- It’s Valentine season and the air is thick with love
- To express heartfelt emotions and desires this season choose music
- TheRadar has curated the 25 classic Nigerian love Jams you need to elevate your Valentine's Day
It’s clear that a romance pandemic has taken hold in our midst this February and everyone seems to be catching the enchanting virus called ‘Love.’
From best songs, to restaurants, to date nights, ideas are fighting for attention to help lovers make the most of their Valentine's Day.
That's where we come in, TheRadar has curated an irresistible playlist of the best 25 Nigerian love jams to spice up your Valentine.
Searching for the best lyrics to express your love, or the best tune to set the mood for your romance, it is either these Nigerian classic songs or nothing.
25 classic Nigerian songs to enjoy on Valentine’s Day
- Paul Play — Angel of My Life
On this track filled with a romantic aura, Paul Play playing on Caribbean influences on the backdrop of R&B offers his timeless piece Angel of My Life. This Valentine's Day, Hold this song like your life depends on it. The direct lyrics depict that you know exactly what you want.
- Johnny Drille —Romeo and Juliet
Using the lead characters of the same title story as William Shakespeare, Johnny Drille explored the folk music genre to deliver his classic Romeo and Juliet.
- Simi — Love Don’t Care
Simi’s soft voice on the relaxing instruments is what you need to set the mood for a perfect Valentine's Day. On Love Dont Care, she sings about accepting love regardless of who you fall in love with.
- PSquare — Ifunanya
The classic track Ifunanya remains one of the timeless love jams by Psquare. They make love fun and sweet with their lyrics.
- Sunny Nneji — Oruka
Valentine's Day amongst many things is a time to reaffirm your love and commitment to your partner. Choose Sunny Nneji’s Oruka track as a classic song to do that.
- Onyeka Owenu — One Love
- 2baba — African Queen
- Timi Dakolo — Iyawo Mi
- Stylplus — Olufunmi
- MI ft Waje — One Naira
- Davido — Aye
- Tosin Martins — Olomi
- Jodie — Under The Tree
- Banky W — Yes/No
- Dbanj — Fall in Love
- Chike — Running
- Fireboy DML — Like I Do
- Adekunle Gold — Orente
- Duncan Mighty — Obianuju
- Wizkid — Love My Baby
- Wande Coal— Kiss Your Hand
- Seyi Sodimu — Love Me Jeje
- Obiwon — Onyinye
- Faze — Need Somebody
- Darey — Not That Girl
TheRadar Playlist: 10 classic RnB singles by Wizkid you can’t skip
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier spotlighted Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, who is undoubtedly exceptional with his distinct voice and unquestionable talent.
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
