It’s the season of love once again. This year’s Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday so the 'I’m busy at work’ excuse won't fly. Gear up for the day by making a playlist of Nigerian love songs to thrill your boo with. Let's help you along with 14 romantic songs by some of our best artists.
1. African Queen by 2baba (formerly 2face
Idibia)
2Face Idibia’s African Queen will always feature whenever we talk of love songs in Nigeria. The song that launched his music career after he went solo, leaving the Plantation Boiz in 2004. African Queen will remain the number one love song outta Naija with a well-produced beat and some magical words that can sweep any lady into the pool of love.
2. Ololufe - Wande Coal
The Black Diamond won our hearts with Ololufe off his debut album, Mushin to Mo’hits, a love song with a difference considering his unbelievable cool voice. Which lover will fail to get in mood the moment Ololufe plays? It is a perfect song for the season.
3. Senorita - PSquare
The fantastic duo of Peter and Paul Okoye won the fans over with their dance skills and portrayed themselves as lover boys when they started out. Senorita was one of their early hits where they professed love to a charming pretty lady in its video. You’ll sure love to rock your babe with Senorita this season.
4. Olufunmi -Styl Plus
This now defunct Nigerian music group were known for their love songs such as Olufunmi and Run Away. Olufunmi will remain as one of their best ever.
5. Ifewa Gbona - Tiwa Savage
Ifewa Gbona was Tiwa’s last single before she joined Mavin Records. Her natural beauty was evident in its video, which featured Leo Wonder. They both played lovebirds in a typical traditional Yoruba setting.
6. One Naira - M.I feat. Waje
You are surprised a rapper is featured on this list? Yes, it is M.I. He knows how to sweep ladies off their feet with cool love songs. One Naira was a hit that promoted unconditional love. Whether it is one naira or N1 million, your boo's got your back.
7. Orente - Adekunle Gold
The only singer in the YBNL fold, Adekunle Gold seemed to have suffered in the chase for love with his first single, Sade. But he followed up with the triumphant Orente, announcing that things have changed and he now had a lover that loved him unconditionally, without complains. He preached contentment as an hallmark of true love.
8. Toh Bad - Niyola
When a lady sings about love, she shows her realness. The EME star Niyola demonstrated how much she loved in Toh Bad and it will be cool to listen to by two lovers any time.
9. I Love My Baby - Wizkid
This was one of the tracks that sold Wizkid to us. The ex-EME star professed his unabashed love for his baby on this song that remains a ladies' favourite till date. I Love My Baby is one of Wizzy’s best songs.
10. Ife (Eji Owuro) – Sola Allyson
For those that love song in the Yoruba language, they will appreciate Sola Allyson’s Eji Owuro (morning dew), a love song that portrays love as natural as morning dew. Sola did justice to the track with her tender voice.
11. Aye - Davido
"She no want designer, she no want Ferrari, she say na my love" - a rich man's perspective of his ideal woman, apt for the omo baba olowo.
12. Everyday - 9ice
In Everyday, 9ice promises his woman his fidelity from January to December; no retreat, no surrender; and his heart forever.
13. Katapot - Reekado Banks
The track that controversially won him the coveted Headies 2015 Next Rated awards features on this list because Reekado hammered on how external influences can never deflect from the love he has for his woman.
14. Kissing - Yemi Alade
Yemi Alade’s Kissing is another love song that is worth a mention here. Who wouldn’t prefer the playful kind of love to the strict and rigid type?
What love songs do you plan to play on Valentine's? Tell us in the comments.
2Face Idibia’s African Queen will always feature whenever we talk of love songs in Nigeria. The song that launched his music career after he went solo, leaving the Plantation Boiz in 2004. African Queen will remain the number one love song outta Naija with a well-produced beat and some magical words that can sweep any lady into the pool of love.
2. Ololufe - Wande Coal
The Black Diamond won our hearts with Ololufe off his debut album, Mushin to Mo’hits, a love song with a difference considering his unbelievable cool voice. Which lover will fail to get in mood the moment Ololufe plays? It is a perfect song for the season.
3. Senorita - PSquare
The fantastic duo of Peter and Paul Okoye won the fans over with their dance skills and portrayed themselves as lover boys when they started out. Senorita was one of their early hits where they professed love to a charming pretty lady in its video. You’ll sure love to rock your babe with Senorita this season.
4. Olufunmi -Styl Plus
This now defunct Nigerian music group were known for their love songs such as Olufunmi and Run Away. Olufunmi will remain as one of their best ever.
5. Ifewa Gbona - Tiwa Savage
Ifewa Gbona was Tiwa’s last single before she joined Mavin Records. Her natural beauty was evident in its video, which featured Leo Wonder. They both played lovebirds in a typical traditional Yoruba setting.
6. One Naira - M.I feat. Waje
You are surprised a rapper is featured on this list? Yes, it is M.I. He knows how to sweep ladies off their feet with cool love songs. One Naira was a hit that promoted unconditional love. Whether it is one naira or N1 million, your boo's got your back.
7. Orente - Adekunle Gold
The only singer in the YBNL fold, Adekunle Gold seemed to have suffered in the chase for love with his first single, Sade. But he followed up with the triumphant Orente, announcing that things have changed and he now had a lover that loved him unconditionally, without complains. He preached contentment as an hallmark of true love.
8. Toh Bad - Niyola
When a lady sings about love, she shows her realness. The EME star Niyola demonstrated how much she loved in Toh Bad and it will be cool to listen to by two lovers any time.
9. I Love My Baby - Wizkid
This was one of the tracks that sold Wizkid to us. The ex-EME star professed his unabashed love for his baby on this song that remains a ladies' favourite till date. I Love My Baby is one of Wizzy’s best songs.
10. Ife (Eji Owuro) – Sola Allyson
For those that love song in the Yoruba language, they will appreciate Sola Allyson’s Eji Owuro (morning dew), a love song that portrays love as natural as morning dew. Sola did justice to the track with her tender voice.
11. Aye - Davido
"She no want designer, she no want Ferrari, she say na my love" - a rich man's perspective of his ideal woman, apt for the omo baba olowo.
12. Everyday - 9ice
In Everyday, 9ice promises his woman his fidelity from January to December; no retreat, no surrender; and his heart forever.
13. Katapot - Reekado Banks
The track that controversially won him the coveted Headies 2015 Next Rated awards features on this list because Reekado hammered on how external influences can never deflect from the love he has for his woman.
14. Kissing - Yemi Alade
Yemi Alade’s Kissing is another love song that is worth a mention here. Who wouldn’t prefer the playful kind of love to the strict and rigid type?
What love songs do you plan to play on Valentine's? Tell us in the comments.
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