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TurnTable Charts, a music chart publication in Nigeria, has revealed the top 10 most popular Nigerian songs for the first half of 2024.
The music charts show that the Nigerian music scene is lively and dynamic, with infectious rhythms, energetic tunes, and captivating melodies that have defined the year so far.
The Nigerian songs on this list were chosen based on their popularity through streaming numbers and radio airplay, showing their impact and influence across Nigeria.
The most-listened-to Nigerian songs in 2024 were released during the third quarter of 2023, according to the data for the list of the biggest songs in 2024.
Kizz Daniel’s exciting remix of ‘Twe Twe’, featuring Davido, is leading Nigerian music. Originally released by Kizz Daniel in 2023, this collaboration with Davido has become the top hit of the first half of 2024, captivating listeners with its catchy lyrics and irresistible sound on the track.
Chike’s ‘Egwu’ featuring the late Mohbad secures the second spot, Mohbad’s untimely passing in 2023 deeply resonated within the music community. This track not only became an anthem but also served as a posthumous tribute to Mohbad, as displayed in the visuals of the song.
Shallipoppi and Odumodu’s controversial yet captivating song ‘Cast’ holds the third position. It has sparked discussions with its lyrics and infectious beat, keeping it in the limelight since its release.
Seyi Vibez has secured the fourth and seventh spots on the list with his songs ‘Different Pattern’ and ‘Cana’. These tracks are part of his ‘Nahamciaga’ EP from 2023, showcasing his strong lyrical skills.
Omah Lay’s ‘Holy Ghost’ rounds out the top five, solidifying his status as a musical force to be reckoned with in Nigeria and beyond.
Ayra Starr’s single ‘Commas’ from the album ‘The Year I Turned 21’ secures the sixth spot on the list. This reflects her growing prominence in the music industry.
Producer Sarz’s collaboration ‘Happiness’, featuring Asake and American rapper Gunna, secures the eighth spot, while Wizkid’s collaboration with Zlatan on ‘IDK’ holds strong at number nine.
Asake’s ‘Only Completes the top 10, rounding off a diverse and dynamic selection of tracks that have defined the Nigerian music landscape in the first half of 2024.
Other notable Nigerian songs rounding out the list from eleventh to twentieth place include Kizz Daniel’s upbeat track ‘Too Busy To Be Bae’, the South African sensation Titom, Yuppe, S.N.E, and EeQue’s infectious hit ‘Tshwala Bam’,
Asake’s 2023 hit single ‘Lonely At The Top’, Rema’s ‘DND’, Phyno’s remix of ‘Do I’ featuring Burna Boy, Kizz Daniel’s lively ‘Showa’, Odumodu’s ‘Blood on the Dance Floor’, Flavour’s ‘Big Baller’, Young John’s ‘Big Big Things’ featuring Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez, and rounding off the list at the twentieth spot is Nigerian comedian Nasboi’s ‘Umbrella’ featuring Wande Coal.
