- The countdown to Christmas has begun since we kicked off December
- There are many elements that gear up to the special day, which music is a significant part of
- TheRadar curated 25 Naija Christmas songs to add to your playlist this season
All I want for Christmas is…, have you decided that yet? If not, we bring a little ignition to kick-start your mood and decision.
The Christmas air blows free with every break of dawn since December kicked off. As we look forward to the big day to celebrate with friends and families, listening to the right songs will definitely set the mood.
You’d agree that like every other of the world, this season is the ‘most wonderful time of the year’. A time when families, who are dispersed far and wide, travel down to spend time with one another, share a joke and express gratitude for the year.
It's that time of the year, as days gradually wind down to bring us ‘Christmas’. Among many things that make the Christmas season memorable—from the food to family reunions, fashion and gifts. Music remains one of its significant elements.
In this TheRadar playlist series, we have curated 25 Naija Christmas songs to add to your playlist and help you set the mood for Christmas. Many Nigerian artists have given us both nostalgic and exceptional Christmas songs. What other better time than now to listen to our favourites? See list below:
25 Naija Christmas songs for your playlist
- Merry Christmas — Waje
- Merry Christmas, Darling — Timi Dakolo
- Christmas is Here — Teni
- I'll Give You Love, This Christmas — Ric Hassani
- Jingle Bell — Korede Bello
- Everybody Loves Christmas — Funke Akindele
- Halleluyah Christmas — Monique
- Je’gbadun This Christmas — Mikel Abdul
- White Christmas — Adam Songbird
- Keresimesi — Adam Songbird feat. Mikel Abdul
- Ring The Bell — Samuel Folabi feat. Dunnie
- Fuji Christmas — Mikel Abdul
- Mary’s Lamb — Freke Umoh
- Christmas Abiago — Sameul Folabi
- Odun De — Samuel Folabi
- Silent Night — Mikel Abdul, Monique & Puffy
- Keresimesi — Bajo
- Songs of Christmas — Vincent Okolie
- Rejoice — Priscilla
- Christmas Sometin — Simi
- Star of Wonder —Cobhams Asuquo
- Feliz Navidad — Chike
- Silent Night — Tiwa Savage & Tolu
- Jingle Bell — Selebobo feat. Slow dog
- Jingle Bell — Tunde Ednut, Davido, Tiwa Savage & Seun Kuti
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While the Essence crooner has made an indelible impact on the Nigerian and global music industry, it is critical to recognise that he does not exist in a vacuum as an artist.
Like every great singer, Wizkid’s music journey is a reflection of several influences from artistes and genres that have helped to shape his musical prowess over the years. On TheRadar’s playlist, we spotlighted the 10 best RnB singles of Wizkid we’ll always leave on repeat
