- Songs are definitely known to be therapeutic to help us even in the worse situations of life
- Whether it is challenging times or happy moments, there is a song for every moment
- TheRadar compiled 10 uplifting Afrobeats songs to help you find solace amid the present challenging realities of Nigeria
The present economic realities of Nigeria are enough to push anyone to the walls of patience but you can find solace even in a song.
Music as a therapeutic medium can calm your nerves, uplift your spirit and always guide you through the brighter side of life.
As Nigeria’s present economic reality continues to bite hard and ‘Sapa’ reigns as king, these songs would help you find ease as you listen.
TheRadar curated 10 uplifting Afrobeats songs to help you feel navigate through the present ‘Gbas Gbos’ of daily existence in Nigeria. Enjoy!
10 uplifting Afrobeats songs to help navigate life challenges
- Free Mind - Tems
Tems' angelic and soothing voice offers solace at first listen, and then her introspective and relatable lyrics leaves with answers to some questions about life. The song pierces with liberating stings as it tells you about the struggles of life; yet reminds you that you can overcome them. Free Mind is a song that preaches freedom and in it lies solace.
- Dimension - Rema
Rema in Dimension goes into his emotional side to share his vulnerabilities and stories. He talks about his hustles to feed his family and his brothers serving a jail term yearning for freedom. This song reminds you that with every challenge you face in life, you're not alone. If people can go through worse and survive, you can do much more. Suffer does kill you but makes you stronger.
- Adulthood Anthem - Lade
I'm sure by now, we can all agree that Adulthood is a scam sold to us. With it comes great responsibilities and pressures that test your patience with life. Adulthood Anthem by Lade documents the present realities of adults and the endless challenges that follow. While it may appear humorous reminiscing on the lyrics, the song is a definite uplifting one.
- Midnight Train - Sauti Sol
Midnight Train by Sauti Sol is an uplifting anthem that shares the struggles of the band. They reflect on their career and what they have achieved so far. This gives them a sense of gratitude and hope for a better one. Listening to this soothing song teaches you gratitude for now and pushes you to keep pushing for a better tomorrow.
- Uyo Meyo - Teni
This is a heartwarming ballad by Nigerian popular singer Teni. Uyo Meyo, a Yoruba phrase in Ondo State that translates to “when others win and you celebrate with them, your own too will come.” teaches you to count your blessings and name them one by one. Yes, Nigeria’s economic reality is not smiling but if you stop a bit to search, there are so many things to be grateful for.
- Yoga - Asake
- Baba God - Asake
- A Feedu Fan na - Brymo
- Hustle - Teni
- Pheelz - Finesse
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