The music of Nigeria includes many kinds of folk and popular music, yet, today we bring to you a curated list of Nigerian trending and chart-topping albums for the year 2023.
The list of Top 10 2023 Albums below highlights and enlists the most streamed and raving-till-current Nigerian albums released for the year 2023. These albums were released by various Afrobeats Nigerian superstars.
1. Davido – Timeless
Nigerian heavyweight superstar, Davido gained more global recognition after delivering his evergreen fourth career sophomore album work named ‘Timeless’ Album. The album is jam-packed with 17 solid tracks featuring some A-list music stars, also giving opportunities and recognition to emerging and promising singers. Having gone internationally again with his debut project, Davido’s Timeless appears to be amongst the top albums released for the year 2023.
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2. Asake – Work of Art
Asake’s 14-track sophomore project took the world by storm because his sound was nothing like we’ve heard before in Afrobeats. Indeed his second album was truly a ‘Work of Art’. Asake proved his mastery by fusing the most meaningless alibis and turning them into something rhythmic and groovy, something his listeners could not enjoyably withstand.
Following his other album, ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe’ Asake is on the traction of perfecting his art and making people see that he has grown so much. “Work of Art” stands out as one of the best 2023 Nigerian albums which also catapulted the singer to greater heights.
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3. Burna Boy – I Told Them…
The Odogwu aka African Giant himself caused yet another global mania in the world and various streaming platforms following his latest album project tagged ‘I Told Them…’
I Told Them… is hip-hop inspired, cocksure, and blunt, offering a glimpse at Burna’s future with backstory from his past. Burna Boy’s seventh studio album, “I Told Them…,” is a 15-track project with appearances from J. Cole, Dave, 21 Savage, Seyi Vibez, Bryon Messia, RZA, and GZA.
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4. Wizkid – More Love, Less Ego
More Love, Less Ego is the fifth studio album by Nigerian superstar Wizkid. It was released on 11 November 2022 through RCA Records and Starboy Entertainment. The album features guest appearances from Ayra Starr, Skillibeng, Shenseea, Skepta, Naira Marley, and Don Toliver.
Wizkid remains a prominent figure in the modern-day Afrobeats music scene, Wizkid is regarded as one of the biggest and most influential African artists of all time.
Although the album was released last year, it still maintains its trend and position in the trending albums currently.
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5. Omah Lay – Boy Alone
One of Nigeria’s most influential sensational hit-makers, Omah Lay, is not to be left missing from the list. Recall that, Omah Lay gained widespread recognition in early 2020 after his self-produced single, “Bad Influence”.
Boy Alone was an album that grew on people, Omah Lay’s efforts in sticking to the theme of sadness, loneliness, and depression that he went through in life, and his influence on the album is unparalleled. Having proven his proficiency and artistry skills further Omah Lay surfaced with the deluxe edition of his evergreen album project.
“Boy Alone” and it’s Deluxe is easily one of the best 2023 Nigerian albums so far.
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6. Olamide – Unruly
YBNL Records general and multiple award-winning rapper, Olamide who has been a legend in the industry enlisted himself with the trends with his tenth career album work. The album guarantees melodic anthems, progressing into a collection of hits that pack his trademark flows, braggadocio, and captivating melody.
Olamide is one of the most influential artists in Africa, he has been instrumental in the launching of the careers of several Afrobeats music stars. He records in Yoruba and English.
Olamide’s sophomore album, “Unruly,” was packed with 15 tracks and featured guest appearances from Rema, CKay, Fireboy DML, Bnxn, and Asake.
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7. BNXN – Sincerely, Benson
Another extraordinary musical talent, Daniel Etiese Benson, known professionally as Bnxn and formerly known as Buju, is a Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, songwriter and record producer.
“Sincerely, Benson” is a project that showcased Bnxn’s versatility, artistry, and creativity in a universal dimension. The Afro-fusion; Afrobeats crooner, delivered his chart-recognized album ‘Sincerely Benson’ which houses 15 tracks and appearances from 2Baba, Kizz Daniel, Headie One, Seyi Vibez, Popcaan, and taves.
The album has a satisfactory listen as it trends amongst the top albums of 2023 Nigerian music.
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8. Seyi Vibez – Vibe Till Thy Kingdom Come
Yet another Nigerian vibrant singer and songwriter, Seyi Vibez who is known for his breakthrough single “Chance” from his second studio album Billion Dollar Baby which debuted at No. 19 on the UK Afrobeats singles chart and peaked number 7 on the TurnTable Top 100 chart.
Seyi Vibez gained further recognition following his groovy and raving sophomore album dubbed ‘Vibe Till Thy Kingdom Come’, the album was later accompanied by its deluxe edition or part 2 titled ‘Thy Kingdom Come’.
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9. Mohbad – Blessed
Nigerian deceased rapper, singer, and songwriter, Mohbad otherwise known as Imole left us behind with a memorable well-curated body of work project. The project was officially an extended play project which consisted of six songs. The body of work ‘Blessed’ might not have made enough noise upon release but later found itself on the list of top trending albums/ep to date.
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10. OdumoduBlvck – EZIOKWU
Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, popularly known as OdumoduBlvck. He is known for his stage performances and genre-blend. Odumodublvck is a member of the hip-hop collective Anti World Gangstars.
He earned his first chart entry and recognition on the Nigeria Top 100. On 23 January 2023, he ranked number 4 on TurnTable’s NXT Emerging Top Artistes. In 2023, Def Jam Recordings signed an exclusive deal with Odumodublvck upon the release of EZIOKWU mixtape. He is also the head-honcho of NATIVE Records.
Moreover, after disturbing media platforms with his glorifying album scheme ‘EZIOKWU’ he unleashed the deluxe edition which he titled ‘EZIOKWU (UNCUT)’.
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