By Fasuyi Tolulope Samuel
Nigeria’s music scene is buzzing with fresh releases that are dominating playlists—here are five standouts tearing up the charts right now:
1. Shoday – “Kilode”
Shoday’s newest drop, “Kilode”has been enjoying massive airplay since it’s release this week. The new song is coming after the success of Shoday in earlier released and featured songs such as “Purr” ft. Ayo Maff and “High Fashion” featured by Rahman Jago and Pocolee.
The artistes sonorous signature sound will keep you vibing in this new release.
2. Rema – “Kelebu”
Superstar Rema returns with “Kelebu”, his third single of 2025, following “Baby (Is It a Crime)” and “Bout U.”
The song infuses pan-African sounds—think Coupé Décalé meets Bongo Flava and Soukous—creating an electrifying, horn-driven dance anthem. Rema says it takes him back to dancing at school parties to foreign songs, driven purely by rhythm.
3. Asake – “Badman Gangsta” (feat. Tiakola)
“Badman Gangsta”, featuring Tiakola is Asake’s latest release that is making number s. Released in July 2025, it continues Asake’s signature streetwise swagger and energy—perfect fuel for your weekend rotation.
4. Olamide – “Billionaires Club” (feat. Wizkid & Darkoo)
Olamide’s collaborative video for “Billionaires Club” with Wizkid and Darkoo dropped on 14 August 2025.
The visuals are luxe and cinematic—filled with high-end lifestyle imagery like Cuban cigars, luxury cars, and a rare skeet-shooting scene. The song is featured on his self-titled album released earlier on 19 June 2025.
5. Ayra Starr – “Hot Body”
Ayra Starr heats things up with “Hot Body”, released mid-2025 as her third single of the year. This dancehall-tinged, Afropop-fueled track is sultry and flirty, serving as a perfect anthem for late nights and the season’s steamy vibes.
Produced by Ragee and The Elements, the song pairs a hypnotic groove with body-positive, romantic swagger. It has got American female rapper, Cardi B also vibing to it.
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