The world is moving at a pace that only time can catch up with and that’s why genuine happiness has been plagued with scarcity. A lot of people want it but only a few are able to get it because they search for it in the wrong places.
Money is hard to find, people keep changing, therapy is expensive but music is an escape. Science has proven that music can literally take us there. It alters our brain chemistry, this implies that the right type of music can boost our mood, lower stress and anxiety and even act as natural pain killers. So, if you ever feel like the universe has some beef with you or you feel jazzed up because the universe is aligning with you, music is the drug.
Since music is the drug, we are prescribing you some Afrobeats. The chemistry is not just in the lyrics, it’s in the beat, down to its pacing. Here are 5 Nigerian songs that have the power to take you to 100%.
Adekunle Gold – High
Much need not to be said. This is a high tempo party starter. Listening to this song in your room with some headphones on will make you summon into your head all the dance moves you can never pull in real life. That is enough to trick your brain to believing you are having the time of your life.
Chike, Mohbad – Egwu
The title of this song literally means dance in Igbo. There’s a reason this song topped the chart for weeks without moving a spot. Mohbad and Chike created a high energy record that everyone (including our African moms) can’t help but groove to. And Director Pink? She nailed it with the music video. The colourful carnival theme coupled with the tribute to Mohbad elevated the song’s storytelling. The only downside to this song is its length – just two minutes and a sprinkle of seconds. Other than that, this is the perfect song to get you out of any funk.
Burna Boy – It’s Plenty
“It’s Plenty” is Burna Boy’s special invitation to you to live life and forget about your problems. The secret ingredient here is Burna Boy’s soothing vocals mixed with the words of wisdom scattered throughout the song. This is an underrated song that hits differently if you are able to sing along with Burna as the song plays.
Davido, Omah Lay – With You
It starts with the first tune that hits your ears once you hit play, then Omah Lay’s entry and then Davido’s dominance. This is August 2025 and Tiktok is on a “With You” rave, clubs can’t get enough and the crowd goes crazy whenever the song comes on during Davido’s performance at the 5 Alive tour. This is a perfect recipe for happiness.
Ayra Starr – Rush
It’s 2022 and Ayra Starr drops the record that would give her the alias “Sabi Girl” and also give her a Grammy nomination and make her the most viewed Nigerian female artist on Youtube. This record has a tune powerful enough to get you out of your thoughts and straight into a dimension that’s just you and the music. No deep lyrics, just vibes and good melody.
