Wedding season is fast approaching in Nigeria and one of the best bet is songs to be played by the DJ. TOP 10 Nigerian Wedding Songs.
This means if you are getting married, one of your top priorities is to make sure you have the right songs for you and your guests to enjoy.
Nigerians are known for their love for weddings.
Whether it be traditional, civil (court) or white wedding, we are very ready to turn up.
You know also Nigerian artists are not slackers.
TOP 10 Nigerian Wedding Songs
Since South African artist Brenda Fassie released the video for her wedding song, Wedding Day, Nigerian musicians have tried to and succeeded in topping her.
A wedding reception is all about the couple and a DJ who knows his stuff knows to fit in one of these songs on their playlist either for the couple’s entrance or their dance.
Some of them are classics released over 10 to 20 years ago while others are more recent.
But does it really matter when? A good song never fades away, a good song remains evergreen.
NAIJA.FM has made made it very easy for you.
Whether you are planning a local or destination wedding, here are the #Top10NigerianWeddingSongs.
So please let’s us know in the comment section below if you agree or which songs should replace any on the list.
By the way, for singles and intending couples, which of these will you be playing at your wedding?
In no particular order, enjoy the songs below.
Trust me, the list is endless…
1. Banky W & Chidinma – “All I Want Is You”
2. Timi Dakolo – Iyawo Mi
This song is part of the reason Timi Dakolo is loved and respected in the Nigerian music industry.
3. Fada Fada by Phyno Ft Olamide
When this song is played at weddings, it is almost hard to hear it over the speakers as guests tend to sing along to it; it’s that popular.
4. Patoranking – Happy Day
This highlife infused dancehall song brings to mind Sunny Nneji’s Oruka, which probably inspired it.
5. Flavour – Ada Ada
Flavour outdid himself with this colorful and vibrant love song.
The song speaks to every bride and assures her of how perfect she is and how happy she is about to make her groom-to-be.
It has become a must-play for every traditional wedding.
6. Sunny Neji – Oruka
This beautiful wedding song is possibly the most popular and most played Nigerian wedding song ever.
It was released in 2003 and immediately won everyone’s heart with it’s sweet tone and heartfelt words.
7. Osinachi (Remix) – Humblesmith ft. Davido
Osinachi is an all purpose song. With lyrics and tight beats to go with it, it is played anywhere, anyday, anytime.
8. Tosin Martins – Olomi
This song was the one song that brought Tosin Martins to the limelight and made him a household name in Nigeria.
Olomi is over a decade old but is still popular at Nigerian weddings. Never ageing song indeed!
9. Flavour ft Chidinma – Ololufe
With beautiful Chidinma on this music video, it is no doubt a perfect addition.
This beautiful love song was off Flavour’s fourth album, Thankful, and it’s a perfect rendition of undying love.
10. African Queen Remix – 2face
To celebrate his 4th wedding anniversary with beautiful wife, Annie, 2face dropped African Queen remix.
This song is simply amazing. Best for an African lady, indeed!
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