'Oruka', 'Yahooze', 'Do Me', 15 more Nigerian songs turn 15 this year
Fifteen years ago, Nigerian music experienced a transformation.
It was 2007, and several albums topped the charts with several hit songs.
A new sound was born from Wande Coal to P-Square, Asa, Ruggedy Baba and others.
More than a decade and a half later, some of those songs are still relevant.
Staying true to sound is one of the driving forces of the music industry. That's why it's not uncommon to see songs from different generations still relevant within a particular demographic.
The older generation still feels like they sound better; therefore, they tend to wonder "what the kids are listening to these days".
Unlike today, the year 2007 and its era gave Nigerians more music conscious.
Asa, Timaya, African China and others sang lyrics that made people think critically about the Nigerian situation.
This era also saw tasteful love songs driven by artists like P-Square and Wande Coal.
True to its nature, the music of each generation influences the slang, fashion, movements of the time and sometimes the politics of the time.
Ozumba Mbadiwe of Reekado Banks, for example, will always be a reminder of the unfortunate incidents that took place on October 20, 2020, and this is a very recent reference.
Nearly 30 years after the canceled elections of June 12, 1993, the jingles that the undeclared winner, MKO Abiola, used in his campaigns continue to reappear from time to time, sparking deep nostalgia.
Nigerian Music of 2007As has been established, Nigerian music experienced a lull in the 90s.
In the late 90s and early 2000s, the sounds of country began to reawaken.
However, from 2003 to 2004, Nigerian music experienced a renaissance, giving rise to what has now become a global phenomenon.
In 2007, Nigerian music was the toast of all African countries and beyond the continent.
Because of this, the Nigerian brand of Pidgin English, its slang and sayings are spoken in most African countries.
Fifteen years later, some songs are still relevant, enjoying significant circulation.
Below, in no particular order, are some of the songs released during this time.
Do me (square P)When singing duo Peter and Paul Okoye, aka P-Square, rose to national fame in 2004, they didn't slow down their sound.
In 2007, they released the album "Game Over", with several hit songs like "Am I Still That Special Man?", "Ifunaya", "Game Over", "No One Like U" and " Roll It". .
The official video for "Do Me", released on May 28, 2011, was more notable as it changed the way music videos were made in Nigeria.
The song featured singer Waje and allegedly gave her an opportunity to get away from it all.
Scream – Mode 9'Cry' featuring Nnena is considered Mode 9's most successful track to date. It is the second track from the rapper's 2007 album, "E" Pluribus Unum, released under Questionmark Entertainment.
The track won the artist numerous awards and accolades, a feat he has not been able to repeat to this day.
Fire on the mountain – AsaThe song was then seen as a wake-up call to impending doom.
In “Fire on the Mountain,” Asa sang about government heavily arming its citizens, illegal mining fueled by war, parental sexual abuse, and other topics most are afraid to address .
Interestingly, the song caused a bit of controversy in 2022 when Asa performed it at the unveiling of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in the presence of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Dem Mama – Timaya"Dem Mama" is one of Timaya's most dynamic songs from his album "True Story". The Bayelsa-born artist sang of the military invasion of the Udi community in 1999.
During this sad incident, which was allegedly committed by order of the government, many lives were lost.
The "True Story" album also included classic hit songs like "Timaya", "True Story", "Honey Na Money", "Ogologomma" and others.
Oruka – Sunny Neji'Oruka' is another hit song that dominated the airwaves in 2007.
The song is part of the album "Unchained" by highlife/pop singer Sunny Neji.
Soon after its release, it became a Nigerian wedding anthem that year and years later, as it was...
Fifteen years ago, Nigerian music experienced a transformation.
It was 2007, and several albums topped the charts with several hit songs.
A new sound was born from Wande Coal to P-Square, Asa, Ruggedy Baba and others.
More than a decade and a half later, some of those songs are still relevant.
Staying true to sound is one of the driving forces of the music industry. That's why it's not uncommon to see songs from different generations still relevant within a particular demographic.
The older generation still feels like they sound better; therefore, they tend to wonder "what the kids are listening to these days".
Unlike today, the year 2007 and its era gave Nigerians more music conscious.
Asa, Timaya, African China and others sang lyrics that made people think critically about the Nigerian situation.
This era also saw tasteful love songs driven by artists like P-Square and Wande Coal.
True to its nature, the music of each generation influences the slang, fashion, movements of the time and sometimes the politics of the time.
Ozumba Mbadiwe of Reekado Banks, for example, will always be a reminder of the unfortunate incidents that took place on October 20, 2020, and this is a very recent reference.
Nearly 30 years after the canceled elections of June 12, 1993, the jingles that the undeclared winner, MKO Abiola, used in his campaigns continue to reappear from time to time, sparking deep nostalgia.
Nigerian Music of 2007As has been established, Nigerian music experienced a lull in the 90s.
In the late 90s and early 2000s, the sounds of country began to reawaken.
However, from 2003 to 2004, Nigerian music experienced a renaissance, giving rise to what has now become a global phenomenon.
In 2007, Nigerian music was the toast of all African countries and beyond the continent.
Because of this, the Nigerian brand of Pidgin English, its slang and sayings are spoken in most African countries.
Fifteen years later, some songs are still relevant, enjoying significant circulation.
Below, in no particular order, are some of the songs released during this time.
Do me (square P)When singing duo Peter and Paul Okoye, aka P-Square, rose to national fame in 2004, they didn't slow down their sound.
In 2007, they released the album "Game Over", with several hit songs like "Am I Still That Special Man?", "Ifunaya", "Game Over", "No One Like U" and " Roll It". .
The official video for "Do Me", released on May 28, 2011, was more notable as it changed the way music videos were made in Nigeria.
The song featured singer Waje and allegedly gave her an opportunity to get away from it all.
Scream – Mode 9'Cry' featuring Nnena is considered Mode 9's most successful track to date. It is the second track from the rapper's 2007 album, "E" Pluribus Unum, released under Questionmark Entertainment.
The track won the artist numerous awards and accolades, a feat he has not been able to repeat to this day.
Fire on the mountain – AsaThe song was then seen as a wake-up call to impending doom.
In “Fire on the Mountain,” Asa sang about government heavily arming its citizens, illegal mining fueled by war, parental sexual abuse, and other topics most are afraid to address .
Interestingly, the song caused a bit of controversy in 2022 when Asa performed it at the unveiling of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in the presence of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Dem Mama – Timaya"Dem Mama" is one of Timaya's most dynamic songs from his album "True Story". The Bayelsa-born artist sang of the military invasion of the Udi community in 1999.
During this sad incident, which was allegedly committed by order of the government, many lives were lost.
The "True Story" album also included classic hit songs like "Timaya", "True Story", "Honey Na Money", "Ogologomma" and others.
Oruka – Sunny Neji'Oruka' is another hit song that dominated the airwaves in 2007.
The song is part of the album "Unchained" by highlife/pop singer Sunny Neji.
Soon after its release, it became a Nigerian wedding anthem that year and years later, as it was...
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