Top 5 Nigerian Amapiano Songs. Since its mainstream appeal, Nigerian artists have gone from creating alternative remixes of their existing records to latching on to the South African phenomenon for major releases that would go on to draw global attention.
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Kizz Daniel“Buga” feat. Tekno
“Buga” has a well-bred aura in composition and messaging. It has become Afrobeats’ poster record on platforms like Tiktok, accompanied by a uniquely candid choreography that drives home Kizz Daniel’s intent for the song. “As long as people work hard to make legitimate money, they should be proud to flaunt their worth,” he said. It became the fastest song to garner one million streams on Boomplay in 24 hours.
Asake“Sungba”
Asake’s sound is less-conventional Afrobeats and more like a stir of fuji, street, and some amapiano. “Sungba”, meaning “lie flat” in Yoruba, has an oddly-appealing sexual undertone, with a hint of egotism about his musical know-how and financial stamina. The record took off on social media before snowballing into a national hit that would interest Burna Boy enough to jump on the remix.
Niniola“Want”
Niniola is an early adopter of amapiano before its mainstream appeal in Nigeria and “Want” is a testament to their ongoing affair. Here, she takes a break from Sarz, her usual collaborator, to explore possibilities with amapiano duo, Smeez and D3an. In her words, “everybody knows I love to sing and dance, and as the Queen of Afro-house, it is my duty to always keep you on the dance floor.”
Teezee“Do Me Jeje” feat. Knucks
On the brink of staking his claim as a soloist, Teezee enlists West London rapper Knucks for the anthemic number, “Do Me Jeje”. The record sees the alté sensation explore an unfamiliar range typified by the heavy log drums and bouncy instrumentation of Knucks. “Do Me Jeje” is off Teezee’s debut project, Arrested by Love, where he dons his duality as a singer and rapper, having experienced life between Lagos and London.
Skales“Kpakurukpa”
Skales is known for his tingly-felt deliveries, which he furthers with “Kpakurukpa”, a record off his album Sweet Distractions. The record is an instance of ‘afrobeats meets amapiano’ and amplifies the singer’s will to always have a good time regardless. He drives home this resolve with quotable like “don’t take this life too seriously, hit the floor make we dance”.
