March 2022 has been an interesting month for the Nigerian music industry. Plenty of comeback singles from Nigerian artistes that have been on a long break from music, surprise collaborations, impressive albums and top notch international features.
We take a look at the Top Ten Nigerian songs released in the month of March, 2022
1. Omah Lay ft. Justin Bieber – Attention
Omah lay returns to the music scene after the release of his successful 2021 single “Understand “. This time, he features Global Pop Legend “Justin Bieber“ on the single “Attention”. The song is produced by Harv and Avedon. The video directed by Colin Tiley has amassed over eight million views on YouTube.
2. Pheelz ft Buju – Finesse
Renowned Producer and Former YBNL Hit maker, Pheelz MR Producer released his debut Ep “Hear me Out“ in 2021. The album had sleeper hits like “La Vida“ and “Wayward Girl“
Pheelz achieved critical acclaim in 2022 with the snippet of his single “Finesse“ which he posted on TikTok. The snippet blew up and then got an additional verse from BNXN.
The line “if I broke, na my business“ was an instant catchphrase hit. Finesse debuted at number one in 10 countries upon release, became the most shazamed song in the world, the lyrics videos has amassed over a million views on YouTube likewise over 2 million views on TikTok.
3. 1dabanton ft. Tiwa Savage & Kizz Daniel – No Wahala (Remix)
No Wahala is a stand out hit from the Port Harcourt bred music producer and singer 1dabaton debut album titled “Original Vibe Machine” released in 2021. The Squareball Entertainment artiste released the remix to the song in March 2022 with additional verses from Kizz Daniel and Tiwa Savage.
The remix has amassed over a million views on YouTube.
4. Rema ft. Chris brown – Time and Affection
Divine Ikubor popularly known as Rema who got into the Mainstream Nigerian music industry with the release of his 2018 Ep “Rema“ has finally released his debut album “ Rave and Roses “.
The 16 track album features diverse genres and productions from producers like London and Kel P. One of the Stand out track from the Mavins Signee debut album is the RNB joint “Time and Affection“ featuring American superstar, Chris brown.
5. Iyanya ft. Ayra Starr – Call
Iyanya penned a management deal with His former label, Made Men Music late 2021 this marking his return to the Music Outfit. His third single since the return is this RNB joint with Mavins stargirl, Ayra Star titled “Call”. Iyanya continues on a streak of good releases following the release of Over and Change Am ft. Wande Coal.
6. Falz ft. BNXN – Ice Cream
Lawyer and Rapper Falz also released his first 2022 track in March. The rapper features the rave of the moment, BNXN on the Yung Willis track. The song with plenty sexual innuendos was followed up with an ice cream distribution campaign in Lagos and serves as the first single off Falz upcoming album.
7. Dremo ft. Simi – Confam
Simi Collaboration with rappers have always proven to be hits. Dremo, Nigerian rapper and DMW signee employs her services on this romantic ballad produced by Niphkeys. This is the rapper’s first single of the year.
9. Skibii – Trenches
Skibii continues on an impressive run after the release of the baddest boy remix with Davido and another one with Trey Songz earlier this year. He follows up with the Run Tinz produced street anthem “Trenches”. The song is a dedicated prayer track for anyone wishing to leave the trenches.
10. Fireboy – Playboy
Fireboy follows up the release of his monster hit singles “Peru“ and “Peru remix” with Ed Sheeran, with his first official single of 2022 titled “Playboy”. The Bizzouch produced track is off his third album scheduled for release this year.
11. Asake Sungba Remix ft. Burna Boy
The latest YBNL signer recently released a five track Ep titled “Ololade“. Off the EP are the monster hit singles “Sungba “ and “Omo Ope“.
Sungba peaked at No. 1 on the iTunes chart and the remix with African Giant “Burna Boy“ has also achieved similar success. The video has amassed over a million views on YouTube.
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