Looking at Nigerian music stars with the most hit songs…
When it comes to the music business, competition is strong! While statistics aren’t everything, getting a few top hits every now and then is a milestone that every musician strives for.
Although there have been a few artists who have yet to achieve a hit song, there are plenty who have! Despite some of the greatest names in the present industry dominating the charts, it is some of the classic musicians, such as Ckay, Fireboy, Wizkid, and others, that hold the record for most hits.
Who else makes the cut? Let’s get started!
1. Ckay ft DJ Yo & Axel – Love Nwantiti 300M Downloads
“Love Nwantiti” is a song by Nigerian singer and songwriter CKay, released in 2019 as the second track from his second extended play Ckay the First by Chocolate City through Warner Music Group.
A remix of the song titled “Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)” featuring Nigerian singer Joeboy and Ghanaian singer Kuami Eugene, released as a single in 2020, became a commercial success in Nigeria
2. Ckay ft Elgrandetoto – Love Nwantiti 90M Downloads
“Love Nwantiti” is a song by Nigerian singer and songwriter CKay, released in 2019 as the second track from his second extended play Ckay the First by Chocolate City through Warner Music Group
3. Wizkid ft Tems – Essence 86M Downloads
“Essence” is a song by Nigerian singer Wizkid, featuring fellow Nigerian singer Tems.
It was released on 9 April 2021, as the fourth single from Wizkid’s fourth studio album, Made in Lagos.
“Essence” was produced by P2J and Legendury Beatz.
The “sensual” song sees the duo express their desire for each other. A music video was released on 9 April 2021
4. Wizkid ft Tems & Justin Bieber – Essence 62M Downloads
A remix of “Essence” featuring additional vocals from Canadian singer Justin Bieber was released on 13 August 2021 and appears on the deluxe edition of Made in Lagos
5. Olamide ft Omah Lay Infinity 41M Downloads
Veteran Nigerian Musician, Olamide collaborates with rave of the moment Omah Lay on this intriguing new record tagged Infinity.
This record Infinity is the third song off the Album Carpe Diem.
Infinity featuring Omah Lay is another Smash hit from YBNL Boss Olamide.
6. Fireboy ft Ed Sheeran – Peru 40M Downloads
“Peru” is a song by Nigerian singer Fireboy DML. It was released on 20 July 2021, through YBNL Nation, and distributed by Empire.
“Peru” was written by Ivory Scott and Fireboy DML and produced by Shizzi.
On 23 December 2021, a reworked version of “Peru” was released featuring British singer Ed Sheeran.
7. Wizkid ft Burna Boy – Ginger 39M Downloads
Popular Nigerian Superstar and Afrobeats King Wizkid just released this song titled Ginger Featuring Nigerian Odogwu Burna Boy and this song was released as the 2nd Song off his 2020 Album Tagged “Made In Lagos”.
After postponing the Album release for close to a Year, The Nigerian Starboy choose October 30th To Release the much-anticipated Album of his Career.
8. Burna Boy ft Stormzy – Real Life 33M Downloads
In addition, the new single ‘Real Life‘ features the UK-Ghanaian Rapper, Stormzy. Off Burna Boy’s new “Twice as tall” project.
In a certain way, Burna Boy‘s new project “Twice as tall” consists of 15 solid tracks and features, Youssou N’Dour, Naughty By Nature, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Sauti Sol, and UK-Ghanaian rapper, Stormzy.
9. Rema – Soundgazm – 32M Downloads
One of the Nigerian raves of the moment Rema has come again with a new sound “Soundgasm”.
He released this song this year, 2021 which is now dominating so heavily in Nigeria and across the country as well.
Still listening to his previous songs, The Marvin Record trending singer, Rema decided to thrill his fans with a well-crafted tune that will turn up the stage.
The singer made a wonderful impact on this song with catchy lyrics that will make you feel excited.
10. Fireboy – Peru 29M Downloads
“Peru” is a song by Nigerian singer Fireboy DML. It was released on 20 July 2021, through YBNL Nation, and distributed by Empire.
“Peru” was written by Ivory Scott and Fireboy DML and produced by Shizzi.