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The 20 Best Nigerian Songs of 2022 So Far

The Nigerian music scene continues churning out hits that resonate across the West African region, the continent, and the entire world. This year has been no different for the thriving musical output of the country, with major releases from the likes of Burna Boy and Rema, as well as notable alternative drops.

Check out our picks for the Best Nigerian Songs New music this week 2023 of 2022 So Far below, listed in no particular order.

Here are the hottest tracks that have come out of Nigeria this year so far, featuring Burna Boy, Rema, Mr Eazi, Asa, CKay, Davido, Naira Marley, Omah Lay, Adekunle Gold and many more.

The Nigerian music scene continues churning out hits that resonate across the West African region, the continent, and the entire world. This year has been no different for the thriving musical output of the country, with major releases from the likes of Burna Boy and Rema, as well as notable alternative drops.

Mavins, Crayon, Ayra Starr, LADIPOE, Magixx & Boy Spyce 'Overloading (OVERDOSE)'

Mavin Records gathered the whole gang as they release this addictive crew single, "Overdose," the first taste off their upcoming 10th year anniversary celebration. Produced by the label boss himself Don Jazzy, the song shines light on the individual talents of the label artists—featuring Crayon, Ayra Starr, Ladipoe, Magixx and Boy Spyce dropping their own verses—while also showing collective team effort to bring the project to life

Nigerian singer-songwriter Burna Boyhas done it again with the release of his new album, Love, Damini. While there are many songs we could've picked from the stellar 19-song album, our choice is "Last Last." The African Giant made his directorial debut this week with this single which dropped a month before his highly anticipated sixth studio albumThe song sample's American R&B singer Toni Braxton's hit single "He Wasn't Man Enough For Me." It's but a taste of what the afro-fusion heavyweight has in store for fans this summer.

Mr Eazi has officially landed a new title -- certified lover boy. The love song and accompanying visuals for "Legalize" capture the intimacy of Eazi proposing to his longtime girlfriend, Nigerian actress Temi Otedola. The heartwarming single is a hit, and it had no choice as a powerhouse team of international producers gathered to add their flair and expertise. Producers Michael Brun,E Kelly, and Nonso Amadi, all helped Eazi channel his love into it. The music video is set in Venice, Italy, where the couple got engaged back in April.

Rema, prince of Nigerian music dropped his new album, Rave & Roses, in March of this year. He also shared the lead single from the project "Calm Down," a guitar-led mid-tempo compostion produced by Andre Vibez and London. “Calm down is about the events that led me to finding love at the time," Rema mentions. "It started at a party where I saw a girl who stood out from other girls so I felt like shooting my shot. We spoke and danced... but her friends didn’t let me get any closer which killed the vibe, but afterwards when they weren’t there, we stayed in touch and hit it off.”