Songs that would actually make you move your feet and step to the dance floor any given day.
Nigerians love to party. Without an iota of doubt, we are party loving creatures that live for the
music, the drinks and the fun atmosphere.
music, the drinks and the fun atmosphere.
Music has been a major part of the influencing force in 2016 among the youths, and a chunk of that music we have partied and danced to all year. These songs are like a panacea to our various personal issues, helping us do away with the stress on the dance floor.
And now we present to you, the songs that rocked our bodies, minds and souls in 2016, making us dance literally - from the dabbing to everything else.
Dotman - Akube
There's something about this jam that will drive you crazy as soon as it comes up. To show how much Dotman believes in the song, he creates an unofficial and official video for the song.
Terry Apala - Champagne showers
The singer came from virtually nowhere to wow us with a hit song 'Champagne showers'. What makes him special is that unique voice he's got going for him. You simply can't shake it. You could categorize his style as a fusion of Fuji, trap and Hip-hop.
Sugarboy - Hola Hola
Arguably, the biggest party song of 2016 from the G-Worldwide Entertainment act Sugarboy, ''Hola hola' got the guys popping bottles in the club and not looking back. The song gives off that good celebratory vibe that caught on everybody like wildfire.
Phyno - Fada Fada ft Olamide
This Phyno fino song also gets people going wild as soon as the song comes. 'Fada Fada eh' , a popular line in the chorus goes, rocking every club, joint and street corner you can imagine. The song is up for 'Best Pop single' and 'Song of the year' at this year's edition of one of the biggest awards in Nigeria - The Headies.
Koker - Kolewerk remix ft Olamide
Chocolate City artist Koker drops a street friendly tune in 'Kolewerk', and has been rightly so voted Best Street Hop artiste at the Headies 2016. Koker understands the pop culture and knows how to use it to his advantage to serve up those relatable songs.
Mr Eazi - Sample you remix ft Lil Kesh
'Zagger that', the signature phrase by Mr Eazi which goes along with all his songs including the collaborative effort with YAGI rapper Lil Kesh. Dwelling on the female folks in this song, the guys found it easy to relate with the song.
Eugy - Dance for me ft Mr Eazi
The Juls produced dance anthem got everybody dancing and dabbing, and creating a feel good vibe.
Yung L - Pass me the aux remix ft Timaya
A favourite by two of the finest dancehall acts, having the beat majorly to thank for that.
Tekno - Where
Tekno Miles jumps on a dance song woven around the love theme and his style of delivery his fans have got accustomed to.
Cynthia Morgan - Olowo
Dancehall singer deviates a little with her style but still maintains her infectious energy on this song.
Reekado Banks - Problem
Baby Fresh and Reekado nailed it on this record. Essentially, Baby Fresh engineered the likeability and party-readiness of the song, fans also picked on a couple of lines in the chorus to make sense of the song and own it.
Ajebutter 22 - Bad gang ft Falz
Ajebutter rides on comic relief and Falz is no stranger to that concept. They take a pop-culture topic and turn into art of music. And it easily becomes a jam with the rhythm of the song.
Rayce - Wetin dey remix ft Davido
A street accepted song, which Davido jumps on to make it more buzz worthy for the dance floors.
Maleek Berry - Kontrol
A Caribbean influenced sound got people vibing to this song, coupled with Maleek Berry's vocal and production prowess.
Dbanj - Emergency
D'banj takes advantage of the dope beat produced by a certain Orbit producer, going in on the Fela-influenced Afrobeat sound.
Timaya - Bang bang
Dancehall maestro goes hard on this refreshing track, with suggestive lyrics that youths tend to ride along with.
Timaya - Money ft Flavour
An Afrobeat rich sound orchestrated by producer Young D sees Timaya and Flavour go on a smooth collaboration that tickles your dance feet.
LAX - Awon da
Producer Dwill 'murders' the beat that complements the artistry of L.A.X, so good you can't get enough of this track.
Falz - Bahd Baddo Baddest ft Olamide, Davido
Great concept that works with the aliases of the incredible trio in Falz, Olamide and Davido. Sess deserves a thumbs up for the success of the record.
Humblesmith - Jukwese ft Flavour
The 'Osinachi' crooner made it a double hit with this highlife record which Flavour rightly perfected as a featured act. It's a feel good song that passes for a dance track.
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