“Where is Wizkid?”
If you’re a person who listens to Nigerian music, then the website NotJustOk shouldn’t be unfamiliar to you. NotJustOk is one of the leading Nigerian music platforms and every year they compile a list of the year’s hottest songs. While there is no universal objective “official list” of the hottest songs of the year, NotJustOk’s compilation is as close to as an official list as we’re ever going to get. From industry viewpoint, this list is the official 20 Hottest Nigerian songs list.
This list was released yesterday and of course, everybody was waiting to see who would snag the top position…and well, I’ll just have to show you the list itself and you’ll see.
Are you ready to see the hottest 20 songs of 2020? Then let’s go!
20. Olamide ft Bad Boy Timz – Loading
Spiritual Ginger!
Personally, I never really heard this song until this Christmas holiday when my sisters came back to the house and it was all they could play. It truly is a very infectious song. I didn’t know it became as big as it clearly did, but I can understand it. It’s a really good song.
19. Burna Boy – Way Too Big
I can never forget the first time I heard this song – it was when my brother was playing me the Twice as Tall album and this song immediately stood out to me. Sonically, the song is a masterpiece – the flow is infectious, the beat is catchy. But for me, it was the lyrics that set the song apart. It’s bold, audacious, cocky…it’s such a feel-good song that truly does make anybody listening feel like they’re the best thing since sliced bread. Who doesn’t want to feel like that?
18. Cheque – Zoom
The only reason I personally know this song is because of the radio. Radio loooves this song. Personally, I don’t feel any type of way – sounds kinda repetitive to me, but according to publication, this is the 18th hottest song of the year.
17. Naira Marley – As E Dey Go
When I tell you I’ve never heard this song before 😂 This is honestly the first time I’m ever hearing of this song and I just went to listen to it to see if I’ve heard it anywhere before and it sounds so unfamiliar to me. The song from what I can hear sounds like most Naira Marley songs. I’m sure his fans really ate this one up…I mean, they must have because it is #17 on the list.
16. Tiwa Savage – Koroba
A tuuuuune!
Tiwa really did something with this song. The first time I heard it I didn’t really care for it but after hearing it a couple more times, it really grew on me and is definitely one of the highlight of the year.
15. Ladipoe ft Simi – Know You
Oh this soooong – sorry I just had to search it up to remember what this was.
I really like this song, especially Simi’s voice on it. This played a lot on the radio this year. Yeah, it’s a really good song. I really like this one.
14. Rema – Woman
Man, this song was E-VERY-WHERE! I think I can even sing the whole song and I don’t have it downloaded on my phone or anything.
It’s a really catchy song, it’s a really good song. It was wildly popular – ya, I would have been surprised if it wasn’t on this list. Big shoutout to Rema, the boy is doing very well for himself.
13. Olakira – In My Maserati
I didn’t have to search this one 😂 This is the first time I’m seeing the name of the singer of this song but that title – I know that title. It was heavily played on the radio as well and I really like the song. It’s very fun and catchy and light. It’s a really good one. I like.
12. Falz – Bop Daddy
Falz should really be thankful for TikTok and social media for making this song as popular as it became. It’s a good song but I don’t think it would have done quite as well if not for social media – that’s not me taking anything away from the song, it’s just what it is. Overall, it’s still a bop (did you feel that pun? 😂)
11. Omah Lay – Damn
I have no idea what this song is 😂 I’m sorry Omah Lay, no vex, I just don’t know what this is. I just searched it up, listened to it, and it sounds good. I’m happy for Omah Lay, he’s another boy that really did the thing this year.
10. Mayorkun – Geng
This is the first time I’m hearing this song as well…okay truly, it cannot be only me that is hearing some of these songs for the first time. Come on!
The song is number 10 on the hottest songs of 2020 list – not gonna lie, I don’t feel any way about the song. I’m happy for Mayorkun though, he’s also doing quite well for himself.
9. Olamide – Infinity (ft. Omah Lay)
Okaaay, it’s this dadarikida song. Ya, the song was everywhere on the radio as well, I never knew who sang it. It’s a really good song. Omah Lay’s chorus really makes the song. It’s a really good one.
8. Patoranking – Abule
My soooong! This song was definitely one of the major ones of 2020. It was EVERYWHERE and for good reason, it’s a really good song.
Hold am tight, hold am jeje
No this song is a grooooove! Patoranking really did something with this one. Really good stuff.
7. Wande Coal – Again
I’m a huge Wande Coal fan and I never heard this song anywhere. I know about it cuz I remember seeing it when it was released but I forgot to play it. I finally just heard it and while I am surprised it is this high on the list past so many other songs that are arguably more popular and in my opinion better, it’s still a really good song and Wande Coal never disappoints.
6. Bella Shmurda – Cash App
My sister has been blasting this song all Christmas which is the only reason I know it. People really really like this song, I personally don’t feel any way about it. But I’m happy that the song is catching on and people are really enjoying it. Really good for Bella Shmurda.
5. Fireboy DML – Vibration
I definitely think Fireboy DML is one of the most talented people in music right now. His voice is so distinctive and his music is so infectious. This song is a perfect example of that. I remember hearing this song on the radio and I instantly fell in love with it. It’s a very unique sound, wonderful production. I’m so happy it has gone on to do as well as it has because it is very well deserved.
4. Davido – FEM
This was practically the Nigerian anthem for 2020. I’m surprised it’s at #4, I thought it’d be higher. This song is not only catchy but it came at a perfect time. A really really good one, Davido should be so proud of himself and this song.
3. Simi – Duduke
Okayyy, this is what beat FEM, that makes sense. Duduke was hands down one of the biggest songs this year. My little niece sang the entire song word for word when she came visiting and it was just so cute to watch. The song is really infectious and I’m so happy that a song so joyful and heartfelt became one of the biggest songs of the year. Very well deserved!
2. Omah Lay – Bad Influence
Hmm, this Omah Lay guy is very popular I guess. How this song became number 2 on this list, I do not know but – I just listened to it for the first time and well, the song isn’t bad. I truly don’t know how it is the second hottest song of 2020 but shoutout to Omah Lay for doing what he’s doing.
1. DJ Neptune – Nobody
Upon going through this list, people had many comments on social media. Some people said the song didn’t deserve #1, some people were surprised to not see Wizkid anywhere on the list – but personally I think this song was very popular this year, it was played on so many radio stations, featured in so many advertisements, and is quite simply a really good song. Would I, Jide, have called it the hottest song of 2020? No, but do I understand why NotJustOK decided to…I guess.
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