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Yo, Naija youth! Turning 25 no be joke, e be like say na graduation from Naija street cred. Before you reach that milestone, your ears gats don chop some serious Naija flavour. Here are 5 albums wey go blow your mind, from Afrobeats wey go make you whine your waist to Hip-Hop wey go drop bars so hot e go melt your shawarma.
- Burna Boy – “Twice as Tall” (2020): This Grammy-nominated album no be audio, e be ginger! Burna dey spit fire on tracks like “Monsters You Made” and “Collateral Damage,” but e still dey bless us with smooth tunes like “Wonderful.” Na complete package wey go rock your party and your soul.
- Fireboy DML – “Apollo” (2020): Fireboy no be newcomer, but “Apollo” show say e dey level up like mad. From the jazzy vibes of “Peru” to the Afrobeats banger “Airplane Mode,” this album na cruise wey go carry you high.
- Olamide – “Carpe Diem” (2020): Baddo no dey disappoint! “Carpe Diem” na mix of street anthems like “Green Light” and introspective tracks like “Shiloh.” Olamide dey remind us to grab life by the horns, even when things dey pepper.
- Tiwa Savage – “Celia” (2020): Mama Africa herself drop hot sauce with “Celia.” From the R&B vibes of “Temptation” to the Afrobeats fire of “Koroba,” Tiwa dey show us why she be queen.
- Wizkid – “Made in Lagos” (2021): Starboy no dey play! “Made in Lagos” na long time coming, but e worth the wait. Wizkid dey blend Afrobeats with international sounds, from the Justin Bieber collabo “Essence” to the Damian Marley feature “Blessed.” Na album wey go dey on repeat for years.
So there you have it. These 5 albums go give you a taste of the best Naija music wey dey out there. Blast dem loud, whine your waist, and celebrate the Naija sound!
Remember, this list na just a starting point. The Naija music scene dey burst with talent, so go explore, find your own favourites, and tell your friends! Na your ears go thank you.
