October came with proper vibes, from Bella Shmurda's 'Hypertension' album to Blaqbonez's 'Young Preacher' project alongside new singles for Empire as we anticipate their compilation album, 'Where We Come From'. Wizkid returned with a new song ahead of his 'More Love Less Ego' album release while Guchi dropped the first single off her soon-to-released project.
Check out the top 10 Nigerian songs released in October 2022
1. Wizkid - Money & Love
Starboy Entertainment boss, Ayo 'Wizkid' Balogun drops a brand new single off his incoming project 'More Love Less Ego' titled 'Money & Love.' The record climbed to the no.1 Apple Music Charts few hours after release.
2. Kizz Daniel & EMPIRE - Odo (Cough)
Empire revealed plan to drop a compilation album with 'Odo (Cough)' performed by Kizz Daniel. The record currently dominates the Turntable Charts after peaking at No,1 on Apple Music, Audiomack, and Boomplay.
The visiualizer has over 3 million views on Youtube.
3. Guchi - I Swear ft Yemi Alade
Coming from her soon-to-be released extended play, Guchi taps Yemi Alade for a buzzing romantic single titled 'I Swear.' It is one of the best Nigerian songs released in the month of October.
4. Reekado Banks -Jeun To Da
The talented hit maker Reekado Banks has returned with a new feel good single he calls 'Jeun To Da' through which he passes the message of YOLO.
The audio has over 400,000 views on Youtube.
5. Blaqbonez & Jae5 - Back In Uni
Off his new album 'Young Preacher,' Blaqbonez taps talented music producer, Jae5 for new afroswing single 'Back in Uni'.
The trending video has over 3.4 million views on Youtube.
6. Joeboy - Likke Riddim
emPawa star, Joeboy returns with a new single 'Likkle Riddim' as he continues his singles run.
7. Johnny Drille - How Are You (My Friend)
Renowned alternative Nigerian artist Johnny Drille takes us through a nostalgic journey of reminiscence bump with his soulful themed Don Jazzy produced song titled - 'How Are You (My Friend)'
The rhythm, vocal style, tempo and relatable storytelling of the song is one that cuts through age, caliber and time. The mezzo fort emotive song is one that’s bound to take a listener back in time to the memory of one person or persons causing you to take action at the end of the song.
8. Fave - Scatta Scatta
Fave has dazzled listeners with her talent as debut EP spurned great songs including the chart-topping 'Baby Riddim'. For her first release post her debut EP, she delivers another catchy tune that is elevated by her unique vocals and smooth delivery.
9. Ninety - Smoke and Chill
The Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer collaborates with producer Egar Boi on an anthem for a stress-free life. The slow-tempo song features a groovy instrumental that complements Ninety's soothing vocals. With relatable lyrics, addictive melodies, and heart-stirring harmony, Ninety sings about life, his struggle to build an empire, and how he copes by 'smokin and chillin’.
10. 1da Banton - Ego
‘Ego’ is the latest release in what has been a string of impeccable records by 1da Banton. In the new single, he accentuates his lover boy mantra reassuring his love interest that the reward for her loyalty is ego; meaning “money” in Igbo Language. “As long as say you go dey my side oo I go give you money, money, ego,” just as the lyrics depicts.