We are in the season of love, and it's only natural that we share, preach, talk, and do everything about love. If you have been wanting to listen to love songs this valentine and you are confused on which one to listen to, let's take you back memory lane. Here I have compiled the best 15 Nigerian classic love songs of this 21st century you can select for your playlist.
(15) OLOLUFE ---- FLAVOUR & CHIDINMA
This single released in 2015 sparked rumors of dating between the two singers from the Eastern part of the country. The song remains one of the finest for couples for its slow, melodious tempo.
(14) MAMA ---- MAYORKUN
This song produced by Kiddominant was released in 2017. A song that applies an unexpected figurative expression, this song cemented Mayorkun as an artist that has come to stay.
(13) MELO MELO---- OLAMIDE
This single was released from Olamide's album Eyan Mayweather on June 1st 2015, an album that received nomination for Rap Album at Headies 2016.
(12) OLO Mi---- TOSIN MARTINS
Tosin Martins released this song in 2002 from his album Happy Day and remains one of the biggest songs love songs in this country.
(11) IYAWO MI---- TIMI DAKOLO
This song by Timi Dakolo was released in 2014. This song by Nigeria's King of Soul is a declaration of love and was produced by one of Nigeria's finest producers Cobhams Asuquo.
(10) MAMA---- KIZZ DANIEL
Produced by Young John “The Wicked Producer,” this song released in May 2016 pushed the album New Era to mainstream attention, an album that received Album of the Year Headies in 2017.
(9) YES/NO---- BANKY W
This song from Banky's fifth album R&BW was released in 2013. Produced by Cobhams Asuquo, the song peaked at the top of BBC Radio 1xtra’s Afrobeat chart and was nominated for Headies R&B Performance at Headies 2014.
(8) IFUNAYA---- P SQUARE
From one of the best selling albums in Nigerian history Game Over, R&B duo P Square released this song in 2007. This song was produced by Jude Enges Okoye. The song Ifunaya signifies “love motivates love” in Igbo dialect.
(7) ANGEL OF MY LIFE---- PAUL PLAY
The son of legendary musician IK Dairo, Paul Play released this song to national acclaim in 2006 from his debut album Hitsville and received a nomination for Record of the Year at 2007 Headies. It remains the biggest song of his career.
(6) AYE---- DAVIDO
Aye's a single released in 2014 by Nigerian singer Davido. This song, produced by Tspize remains one of his greatest tracks and reached within the top five on MTV's Base Official Nigeria Top Ten chart between March 28th and April 3rd 2014 and received Song of the Year at the Headies in 2015.
(5) LOVE MY BABY ---- WIZKID
This song was released in 2011 from Wizkid's debut album Superstar. It was the fourth single from the album and received a nomination for R&B Vocal Performance at the 2012 Headies.
(4) YORI YORI----- BRACKET
Who will ever forget this song? This smash single came out in 2009 from the album Least Expected, an album that received nomination for Song of the Year at Headies in 2010. This song became an instant classic as soon as it was released and became as staple in every household across the country.
(3) FALL IN LOVE--- D'BANJ
From his third studio album The Entertainer, D'Banj released this song in 2009 under the record label Mo Hits Records. This song produced by legendary producer Don Jazzy received nomination for Song of the Year at 2010 Headies award.
(2) OLUFUNMI---- STYL PLUS
Style Plus, christened the African response to Boyz II Men, released this song in the year 2004 to critical acclaim. This song produced by Tjazz became amongst the most requested love songs on Radio between 2004 and 2005.
(1) AFRICAN QUEEN----- 2FACE
African Queen was the second single released by 2Face in 2004 from his debut solo album Face to Face. This song propelled 2Face to legendary status and was featured as a soundtrack to a Hollywood flick “Phat Girls.”
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