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ARTICLE: 2022 ROUND-UP: THE YEAR IN MUSIC
For another year running, Nigerian music continues its uprise and remains a ray of sunshine in a country that seems to be moving in the opposite direction. Using albums, EPs and singles, Nigerian acts wrestled for positions on the charts and the love of fans, with winners subsequently emerging to stamp their names on the year's music history. Also, with Tiktok cementing its position as an X factor that can be a spark for a song's unexpected blow up, and other social media platforms maintaining this role, the gap closed even further between A list and upcoming artists, and a number of lesser known acts would have their break outs in 2022. However, big names are big for a reason, and a few of them produced music that would colour yet another year end selection. It has never been more difficult to keep track of the widening pool of music from Nigerian stables, so here is a handy round-up to rewind through some of the most memorable music releases of the year.
"Finesse" is a fine example of Tiktok giving an unpopular artist that extra juice needed to propel a career. Pheelz the producer is one of the biggest in the game, and his name will call to mind a bevy of hit singles when brought up in any discussion, but for Pheelz the artist, a discography is considerably less thin. "Finesse", his first effort of 2022, landed straight in the top corner, though, and why wouldn't it, with a Tiktok snippet having gained momentum before its arrival, a verse from 'Feature Master' BNXN, and an undeniably infectious chorus, it was always going to be one for the ages.
Elsewhere, Tiktok would wheel in another track for its own moment in the sun, this time not in advance of its release but in retrospect. "Gentility", a product of Melvitto and Wande Coal, began its ascent up the charts three years after its release, with every progress excitedly cheered on by Nigerians until its eventual climax at number one. Pheelz was not the only producer-turned-artist to have an amazing 2022. Young Jonn, another man best known for orchestrating some of Olamide's biggest hits to date, also turned out in fine form for a switch to preforming music. His 2022 is summed in two EPs - Love Is Not Enough and its sequel, but his biggest highlights were singles, "Dada" (and its Davido-assisted remix) and "Xtracool". With these he made complete his transformation, ensuring his name will evoke a memory of a performing artist as much as music producer.
Asake is an artist without whom any wrap up of 2022's music is rendered incomplete. Nearly ten years after Olamide's lyrics "Olamide is here just like the first day of the year", his new protégé arrived in such fashion, as the two linked up for Asake's grand opening with "Omo Ope" in January. He would then go on to release new music in nearly every single month, perfectly utilising a commercial model that entails inserting yourself constantly in your consumers eyes (and ears), so that when this run climaxed in an album, Mr. Money With The Vibe, it was received by an audience that had been eagerly waiting.
When he did take breaks between releases, however, other artists had their time to shine. Kizz Daniel did not have a hectic year by volume, but only a single track, "Buga" packed a large enough punch to nearly match Asake's 2022 impact. "Buga" cut across generations in its allure, pulling to the dance floor even those who would have previously sworn off dancing. The ingredients that are so infectious — simplicity of lyrics and purpose, a folk sound and an easy to follow dance routine — would all recur on "Odo", and to a fairly similar result.
"Last Last" is a track usually mentioned together with "Buga" in conversations around the song of the year. In mid-May, barely ten days after Kizz Daniel debuted his to-be hit single, Burna Boy released "Last Last" as part of a packed new music Friday. Other entrees, Davido ("Stand Strong"), Asake ("Palazzo", with DJ SPINALL), Zinoleesky ("Loving You"), and the Mavin crew (Overdose) made for interesting competition, and though they would all go on to leave their respective imprints, the day's winner was not in doubt, especially as its national dominance transcended seamlessly to a global run that ensured the "Na Everybody go chop breakfast" line rang out from iconic venues like the Madison Square Garden.
Like the year before it, 2022 granted some younger artists the biggest leaps of their careers. Where 2021 gave international debuts to Tems and CKay, and they only had to maintain their euphoric rise this year, other acts, some expected and others a surprise, took the batons to make 2022 their own status shifting year. Oxlade, talented as he is, would be placed in the second category, so that the rise of "Ku Lo Sa", his mid year release, was as unanticipated as it was exciting. Other acts tipped to cover much ground in 2022 did just that. Rema debuted "Calm Down" and its remix while Omah Lay tapped up Justin Bieber for "Attention", and as they joined the Ed Sheeran-assisted remix of Fireboy's "Peru" from late last year on Billboard and Official UK charts, the future stars of Nigerian music took steps closer to the age of their reign.
Their contributions to the year did not end as singles, however, as these releases would become lead singles for their albums, Rave and Roses (Rema), Playboy (Fireboy) and Boy Alone (Omah Lay). Of these, though, Omah Lay's was the only one with the exquisite attention to cohesion required to put an album in 'Classic' conversations, and it deservedly appears on every Nigerian Album Of The Year selection there is — no mean feat in a year when returning giants like Wizkid and Burna Boy as well as an emerging star like Asake also rolled out sterling projects.
The year also had something for other more niche artists as well who found joy operating in their own segments of Nigerian music. Alté stalwarts Obongjayar and Santi emerged with albums to the satisfaction of a small, devoted fanbase. For what they lacked in publicity and marketing, their albums, Some Nights I Dream Of Doors and Subaru Boys: FINAL HEAVEN more than made up for in the quality of the music, and as often happens with Alté artists, this was recognised by publications from beyond the country, as they both earned places on the FADER's albums of the year list amongst others.
At another end of the niche pool lies street pop acts like Bella Shmurda, T. I. Blaze and Seyi Vibez who weren't left out of the album fever, bringing tales of hustle and love to albums Hypertension, El Major and Billion Dollar Baby. Coming to the end of the year also marks that Portable is now one year deep into his assumed five minutes of fame, and with a modest hit ("Azaman"), and a fairly successful album (Ika Of Africa) logged in this year, it can no longer be contested that he possess a smart, strategic mind somewhere beneath all that hair dye.
Rap had its own resurgence in 2022, which was interesting, as its credibility as a Nigerian genre would be called into question following some (misinterpreted?) comments on the genre from Wizkid. Any careful observer of the scene, however, could not have missed albums from returning dons like M.I. (The Guy), Vector (Teslim), Falz (BAHD) and A-Q (Ethos, with Brymo), youngsters like Blaqbonez (Young Preacher) and PsychoYP and even Black Sherif. The Ghanaian rapper debuted The Villain I Never Was in October after a year spent building anticipation and forming smart cross-country ties with tracks like "Second Sermon" Remix (with Burna Boy) and "Kwaku The Traveller", and these rappers, with their music and the impact it made, fought to reestablish rap's relevance in Nigeria.
As 2022 was a music year with something for every single person, it would have been too bad if collaborative albums were left out. Thankfully, both the Mavin group and EMPIRE'S African division ensured this did not happen. Their respective efforts, Chapter X and Where We Come From went with different routes, with the former banking on the harmony of its vocalists while the latter sought to highlight Africa's diversity of sound, to arrive at a similar destination of thoroughly enjoyable group albums.
As 2022 draws to a close in a matter of days, penning this many big names and this much good music on a single year's round-up speaks to the volume and quality of music that graced it. Even better news, judging by the number of upcoming acts still seeking an opportunity to impress, as well as newly minted stars looking to underline their newfound status, every indication points to 2023 being an even bigger year for Nigerian music releases, and a better year for music enthusiasts. Can it live up to that potential though? We can only wait and see.
This article was written by Afrobeats City Contributor Ezema Patrick - @ezemapatrick (Twitter)
#Afrobeats#Afrobeats City#Africa#African music#Pheelz#Finesse#Burna Boy#Last Last#Tems#Mavin Records#Empire#Fireboy DML#Peru#Kwaku The Traveller#Afrobeats 2022#Asake#Kizz Daniel
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ALBUM: The Villain I Never Was by Black Sherif | LISTEN
ALBUM: The Villain I Never Was by Black Sherif | LISTEN
Ghanian artist Black Sherif has shared his debut album. The Villain I Never Was features recent single “Kwaku The Traveller” and the Burna Boy remix of his breakout hit “Second Sermon.
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#Black Sherif#Don&039;t Forget Me#Konongo Zongo#Kwaku The Traveller#Oh Paradise#Oil in my Head#Prey Da Youngsta#Sad Boys Don&039;t Fold#Second Sermon (Remix)#Soja#The Homeless Song#The Villain I Never Was#Toxic Love City#Wasteman#We Up
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The beauty of Awards isn't the plaque — Blacko states what brings the beauty
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The beauty of Awards isn't the plaque — Blacko states what brings the beauty
The fire of Black Sherif isn’t cool as some entertainment pundits in Ghana keep pushing out to the public. Black Sherif was in Cape Coast last weekend and it was a loud one to the people of Cape Coast and especially Adisadel College where he was the headliner for their SRC Week celebrations.
As part of his presence in Adisco, the “Sermon” hits maker was live with Amansan Krakye on Kastle Entertainment Show aired on Kastle FM a Cape Coast-based radio station where he shared some great revelations about his musical journey so far.
Talking about his VGMA win and other awards, Black Sherif stated that; winning awards isn’t for him alone but for his fans who supported him to reach that far in his musical journey. Black Sherif also expressed his feelings about his wins mentioning the fact that the beauty of winning awards isn’t the plaque but the process the artiste passed through to reach that stage recalling your struggles and where you’ve arrived. That’s where the real beauty is seen. Blacko Stated.
Adding that, if you think about where you started and where you are now, that’s when real happiness will appear. Though the plaque and the pictures are all good, the real happiness is really in your mind. Black Sherif Added.
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MUSIC VIDEO: Black Sherif – Kwaku The Traveller
MUSIC VIDEO: Black Sherif – Kwaku The Traveller
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Kwaku The Traveller By Ghana’s Black Sherif Named The Top Hip-Hop/Rap Song Of 2022
Kwaku The Traveller By Ghana’s Black Sherif Named The Top Hip-Hop/Rap Song Of 2022
Kwaku The Traveller by Ghana’s Black Sherif has been named the top Hip-Hop/Rap song of 2022.
The list of the most streamed Hip-Hop/Rap Songs of 2022 was curated by the Turntable Magazine.
After earning the top spot with Kwaku The Traveller, Black Sherif’s ‘Second Sermon’ remix with Burna Boy was placed second.
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Black Sherif makes his BET debut
Black Sherif's song 'Kwaku the Traveller' went viral in 2022
Black Sherif makes his BET debut
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BLACK SHERIF – KWAKU THE TRAVELLER
BLACK SHERIF – KWAKU THE TRAVELLER
Ghanaian hip hop artist Black Sherif, unlocks a fresh masterpiece tagged “Kwaku The Traveller” shortly after his shine at the just ended 3 Music awards.
Black Sherif is currently the hot cake artiste in Ghana and has the attention of most Ghanaians after his hit single Second Sermon. Black Sherif has been successful in his music career since after his Second Sermon.
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Check Out The Amazing Thing DJ Khaled Had To Do For Black Sherif
Check Out The Amazing Thing DJ Khaled Had To Do For Black Sherif
American DJ, Record Executive, Author, And Record Producer Khaled Mohammed Khaled, Known Professionally As DJ Khaled Has Exhibit Some “mad” Love For Fast Rising Ghanaian Singer Black Sherif.
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AFROBEATS CITY PRESENTS TOP 60 SONGS FOR 2022
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2022 was an amazing year for the Afrobeats scene and we are happy that we have been able to keep you all entertained with the latest and hottest African music.
We can't wait to see what 2023 has in store for not just the Afrobeats scene but also Afrobeats City. Make sure you stay tuned to Afrobeats City and be sure to catch all of the latest right here.
In true Afrobeats City style, we have finally put together a list of our favourite Afrobeats songs released during 2022.
The list which features 60 singles is split into two sections, the top 1-30 are rated in order of our favourites and the rest of the list (tracks 31-60) is rated in no particular order, just songs that we the team enjoyed the most this year.
Repost, message or tweet us your favourite song(s) for 2022. Enjoy!
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Burna Boy - Last Last
Oxlade - Ku Lu Sa
Rema -Calm Down
Asake ft Burna Boy - Sunga (Remix)
Kizz Daniel - Buga (Lo Lo Lo)
Pheelz ft BNXN fka Buju - Finesse
Fireboy DML ft Ed Sheeran - Peru
Fireboy DML ft Asake - Bandana
Asake - Peace Be Unto You
Ayra Starr - Rush
Wizkid - Bad To Me
Black Sherif - Kwaku The Traveller
Zinoleesky - Personal
Mayorkun - Certified Loner (No Competition)
Ruger - Girlfriend
Burna Boy - It's Plenty
Asake - Terminator
CKay ft Davido, Focalistic & Abidoza - WATAWI
Seyi Vibez - Chance
Asake ft Tiwa Savage - Loaded
Rexxie ft Niara Marley, Skiibii - Abracadabra
Mavins ft Crayon, Ayra Starr, Ladipoe, Magixx, Boy Spyrce - Overloading (OVERDOSE)
Chris Brown ft Wizkid - Call Me Everyday
Kizz Daniel - Cough (Odo)
Pheelz ft Davido - Electricity
Ruger - Dior
Raybekah - Ex Boyfriend
Lojay ft Sarz, Chris Brown - Monalisa
A30 - Your Body
Ladipoe - Big Energy
Davido ft Focalistic - Champion Sound
1da Banton ft Kizz Daniel, Tiwa Savage - No Wahala (Remix)
JAE5 ft Dave, BNXN fka Buju - Propeller
BNXN fka Buju ft Wande Coal - Kenkele
Bayanni - Family
Zinoleesky - Call of Duty
Omah Lay - Woman
Victony ft Tempoe - Soweto
Ruger - Asiwaju
Adekunle Gold ft Lucky Daye - Sinner
L.A.X - Waist Drop
Davido ft Sunday Service Choir - Stand Strong
Mr Eazi ft Falz, Major League DJz, DJ Tarico, Joey B - Patek (Remix)
Spinall ft Asake - Palazzo
Wizkid ft Skepta, Naira Marley - WOW
Carterefe, Berri-Tiga - Machala
Ruger - Snapchat
Reekado Banks ft Fireboy DML - Ozumba Mbadiwe (Remix)
Rema - Soundgasm
Fireboy DML - Playboy
Young John ft Davido - Dada
Kwamz ft Sona - Yeah Yeah Yeah
Burna Boy ft Popcaan - Toni-Ann Singh
Camidoh ft Mayorkun, Darkoo, King Promise - Sugarcane (Remix)
Omah Lay ft Justin Bieber - Attention
Skibii - Trenches
Rotimi ft Nektunez - Make You Say
Yemi Alade ft Kranium - My Man
Skip Marley ft Ayra Starr - Jane
Naira Marley ft Lil Kesh - Melanin
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DJ Thunerdex - Superselecta Vol 3.0 MixTape
Dj Thunerdex makes an appearance this time with "THE SUPERSELECTA MIXTAPE (VOL3.0)," the final installment of his most popular mixtape series.
As for the culture, you already know that DJ Thunerdex never disappoints his fans with this new mixtape, which is packed with hit songs from top celebrities A-Z back to back.
Additionally, The Previous Vol 2.0 can be downloaded online. You guys are going to love this!
If you enjoy the wonderful music, the awesome tune with the great new melody is definitely worth a spot on your playlist.
The gorgeous new melody is an excellent tune that you should absolutely include on your playlist if you adore lovely music.
DJ Thunerdex - Superselecta Vol 3.0 MixTape is now available on naijagenre.com, and don’t forget to share this website with your friends for the most up-to-date information.
Tracklist
Intro – Superselecta DJ Thunerdex
1. Come & Go Rmx – ArrDee Ft. Black Sherif
2. Last Last – Burna Boy
3. Ku Lo Sa – Oxlade
4. WeWe (Retouched) – Ruger
5. Common Person – Burna Boy
6. Kenkele – BNXN (Buju) Ft. Wande Coal
7. Overdose – Mavins Ft. Crayon, Ayra Starr, Ladipoe
8. Dada Rmx – Young John & Davido
9. For My Hand – Burna Boy Ft. Ed Sheeran
10. Bandana – Fireboy DML Ft. Asake
11. It’s Plenty – Burna Boy
12. Rise – T Dollar
13. Billion Dollar – Seyi Vibez
14. Billing – Spyro Ft. Davido
15. Fizozo – Major League DJs, Abidoza
16. Sungba Rmx – Asake Ft. Burna Boy
17. La Mezcla Rmx – Blaqnick & MasterBlaq
18. +234 – Seyi Vibez
19. Chipi Ke Chipi – Mellow & Sleazy
20. Kilo – T.I Blaze Ft. Skiibi
21. Desperado – DJ Thunerdex
22. Certify Loner (Retouch) – Mayorkun
23. Lockdown – Virgo Deep Ft. Caltonic SA
24. Bullet Point – Caltonic SA Ft. Fashionboy SA
25. Watawi – Ckay Ft. Davido, Focalistic & Abidoza
26. Big Flexa – Costa Titch Ft. C’Buda Alfa Kat
27. Kwaku The Traveller (Retouch) – Black Sheriff
28. Tanzania – Uncle Waffles Ft. Tony Duardo
29. Trigger (Visualizer) – DJ Karri
30. Finesse (Retouch) – Buju BNXN
31. Gqoz Gqoz – Busta 929 Ft. Mafidzodzo
32. Machala – Carter Efe Ft. Berri Tiga
33. Doek Gang – Caltonic SA
34. Ijo (Laba Laba) – Crayon
35. Peace Be Unto You – Asake
36. Buga – Kizz Daniel Ft. Tekno
37. Palazzo – DJ Spinall Ft. Asake
38. Mufasa – Tekno
39. Omo Ope (Retouch) – Asake Ft. Olamide
40. Jaiye – Psquare
41. Normally – Young John
42. Hate Me – Olamide Ft. Wande Coal
43. Shedibalabala – Jerry Shaffer & Bobby Banks
44. Blesings – Niphkeys Ft. Zinoleesky
45. How You Dey – DJ Nero Ft. Patoranking
46. Loving You – Zinoleesky
47. Tikuku – Candy Bleakz
48. Koloba Koloba – Adewale Ayuba
49. Turn Up – Niphkeys
50. Gbemidebe – DJ Op Dot Ft. Qdot
51. Emi Lokan – Qdot
52. Tease Me – Jamopyper
53. Zazu Beat – DJ YK Beats
54. Emi Lokan Cruise – DJ YK Beats
55. Tintok Cruise Beat – DJ YK Beats
56. Oniduro Mi Dance – DJ Yk Beats
57. Outro – DJ Thunerdex Jump Off
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