The Nigerian music industry is known to be filled with amazing and great artistes that have made or are making waves both locally and internationally.
2022 was actually a great year in the industry as several artistes had breakthrough seasons while some broke several records globally. Here’s a pick of our Top 10 Albums for the year in no particular order.
1. Asake – Mr Money with the Vibe
One of the artistes who had a musical breakthroughs in Nigeria in the year 2022 is Asake. Although his sudden fame and popularity continues to amaze and surprise music fans, particularly in Nigeria, the general debate is that he deserves all the popularity and awards that have come his way this year, and his supporters are always ready and anticipating what he plans for them in the coming year.
On September 8, 2022, his great and amazing album Mr. Money with the Vibe, which was composed of both Fuji, Afrobeat, and Afro-Classic music all in one. It had several great and popular songs such as Terminator, Organize, Joha, and the Sungba remix featuring Burna Boy, the African Giant.
Since its debut, the album dominated global charts for weeks and also dominating Nigerian music charts for weeks and that gave him the edge in the year 2022.
2. Fireboy – PlayBoy
This great album “Playboy” is filled with songs that will forever remain in the hearts of many.
From Chris Brown’s feature and Shenseea’s Diana to Ashawo, Playboy, Peru, and Peru ft. Ed Sheeran. Fireboy now made the album banged the more with Bandana featuring his fellow record label mate, Asake.
3. Omah Lay – Boy Alone
When this eagerly awaited album was released on July 15th, 2022, he didn’t disappoint the fans with the type of songs released!.
It included amazing songs that for months dominated the Nigerian music charts and till now, it still has fans bopping to the beat. Women, Attention and Soso were part of the songs that made people fall in love with the album.
4. BurnaBoy – Love Damini
Burna Boy’s beautiful album Love, Damini, which has been dominating the music industry and is still dominating will undoubtedly make 2022 one that he and his fans will never forget.
The album got music fans singing and dancing to every songs on the album, including Last Last, Cloak and Dagger, Common Person, and For My Hand ft. Ed Sheeran and It’s plenty which made several hits in Nigerian clubs and international ones.
5. Rema – Raves and Roses
Rema keeps demonstrating that his entry into the Nigerian music scene was no accident and that he has the talent to compete for a very long time.
Amazing tracks like Calm Down, Dirty, Hold Me, Time and Affection, and others graced his album Rave and Roses, making it a joy to listen to.
A recent performance of Rema’s 2022 song Calm Down at one of the stadiums hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup is proof of how important the year 2022 will be for the Nigerian musician.
6. Wizkid – More Love, Less Ego
Wizkid never closed the year without giving his adoring fans beautiful and amazing songs that showcase his musical talent.
On the 11th of November the great artiste’s album, which featured sounds from Amapiano, Afrobeats, and other genres was released and fans loved it and celebrated him for a job welldone.
7. Adekunle Gold – Catch Me if You can
February 4, 2022, Adekunle Gold’s “Catch Me if You Can” album was released and it included several great and amazing songs like “It is What It Is,” “Sinner,” and “High,” among others, and it also featured internationally known artistes like Davido, Lucky Daye, and Ty Dollar.
8. Simi – To Be Honest
Simi’s stunning and great album, To Be Honest Album , once again put her powerful vocals on display as the songs released were so soothing and interesting to the listeners ears . The Album was filled with interesting songs like Nobody, Temper, Balance featuring her soulmate, Adekunle Gold and others.
9. Falz – BAHD
The album which was released on June 9th, 2022 showcases how Falz continues to dominate the Nigerian music landscape.
This is His sixth studio album, Bahd and the album featured beautiful musicians like Tiwa Savage, L.A.X., and BNXN( Formerly known as BUJU)
10. Victory – Outlaw
Victony is one artiste that will forever be remembered as one of the greatest musicians who had one of the best year in the Nigerian music scene in 2022.
The OUTLAW record, which had interesting and sweet songs like “Apollo,” “All Power,” and “Soweto,” was released on the 6th of May, 2022, and it became a hit among music fans and they developed likeness for it.