In the month of August, we witnessed a significant growth spurt of underdogs in the Nigerian music industry with releases that scream evolution and readiness. From Lady Donli’s beautifully crafted debut album, Enjoy Your Life to Sute Iwar’s searing third project, Paradise, Joeboy’s dazzling sophomore effort, Beginning and even Tem’s fierce Try Me, August was chock full of talent, passion and growth which leaves us anticipating the future of these ex-underdogs and the exciting prospect of great quality music flooding our airwaves in the nearest future.
In no particular order, here are our best sounds released in the month of August:
Gigi Atlantis featuring Fasina – Wahala on the Rocks
Mr. Eazi featuring Simi – Doyin
Tems – Try Me
$odaman – Galore
Joeboy – Beginning
Jorja Smith Featuring Burna Boy – Be Honest
Buju Featuring Zlatan – Spiritual
Lady Donli Featuring Vanjess and The Cavemen – Corner
DND Section – Get Out Ya Feelings
Jidenna – Zodi
Victor Ad – Redeye
Suté – Don’t Wait Up
Nonso Amadi – Go Outside Feat. Mr Eazi
Odunsi – Wetin Dey