Last Updated December 12
As 2023 unfolds, the Nigerian music scene continues to flourish with a myriad of albums across various genres, showcasing the richness and creativity inherent in the country’s musical landscape. Here is a compilation of albums released by Nigerian artists so far in 2023, offering a diverse range of sounds and narratives.
- Davido – “Timeless”
- Davido kicks off the year with his fourth studio album, “Timeless,” a testament to his evolution as an artist and a record that has achieved remarkable streaming success.
- CDQ – “Mood and Ecstasy”
- NSNS Entertainment Label’s rapper CDQ treats fans to a captivating album titled “Mood and Ecstasy,” showcasing his versatility and growth in the Nigerian music industry.
- Ruger – “Asiwaju”
- Ruger, one of the rising stars in Afrobeats, graces the year with the release of “Asiwaju,” a smash-hit single that has taken the top spot on streaming charts across sub-Saharan Africa.
- Ayra Starr – “Work of Art”
- Ayra Starr, a standout talent, delivers her sophomore album titled “Work of Art,” featuring chart-topping hits like “Rush” and “Sability.”
- Burna Boy – “I Told Them”
- Burna Boy continues his musical journey with “I Told Them,” his seventh album, which not only makes history with Grammy nominations but also sold-out shows in iconic venues globally.
- Gdzilla – Debut Single “High Tension”
- Jonzing World’s new signee Gdzilla introduces himself to the music scene with the debut single “High Tension,” marking the beginning of what promises to be a significant career.
- Flavour – “African Royalty”
- Flavour, known for his cultural odysseys, releases his eighth album, “African Royalty,” celebrating the richness of Igbo culture and showcasing his musical mastery.
- Sarz – Upcoming Single feat. Asake & Gunna
- Hit-making producer Sarz is set to drop an exciting international collaboration featuring Asake and American Hip Hop star Gunna, adding to his impressive discography.
As the year progresses, this list will undoubtedly expand, offering music enthusiasts a front-row seat to the evolving sounds and narratives that define the dynamic world of Nigerian music in 2023.
- Blessing Offor – ‘My Tribe (Extended Edition)’ first released January 13
- Onyinye – ‘Stay Gone’ EP released January 17
- Richie Money – ‘No Pain No Gain’ EP released January 20
- Kendickson – ‘Love Series’ EP released January 20
- Otega – ‘As it should be (Pastor Stephen the Album)’ released January 20
- Pawzz – ‘Prezz Play’ EP released January 20
- Ajebutter22 – ‘Soundtrack To The Good Life’ released January 20
- Dunsin Oyekan – ‘The Birth of Revival’ (Gospel) released January 22
- Jeriq – ‘Billion Dollar Dream’ deluxe released January 26
- SO7ACE – ‘Waited’ EP released February 3
- Wale Rey – ‘Walk With Me’ EP released February 3
- AfroSelecta0BBK & Tobii WTW – ‘Afro & the Wave’ EP released February 9
- Pheelz – ‘Pheelz Good’ EP released February 10
- King Perry – ‘Continental Playlist’ EP released February 10
- Lyta – ‘Stranger’ EP released February 10
- Lindsey Abudei – ‘Kaleidoscope’ released February 10
- UC Dray & Lupo – ‘Bad Boy Still’ EP released February 10
- Lifepointe Band – ‘Choruses’ EP released February 10
- Promdily – ‘Mind and Body’ EP released February 10
- Fuzi Vybz – ‘In My Space’ EP released February 10
- Mide Trendz – ‘Khrome Hearted’ EP released February 12
- Jayboi Official – ‘Before & After’ EP released February 13
- Tee World – ‘Deep Affection’ EP released February 13
- Coldkiss – ‘Habib TheEP’ released March 15
- Ice Prince – ‘To Be Continued’ released February 17
- Spinall – ‘Top Boy’ released February 17
- Sammie Ads – ‘Fearless EP’ released February 17
- The Beatsmith – ‘YWME’ released February 17
- Tubrizzy – ‘3Some’ EP released February 17
- Don Steazy, Pianojollof, & Frenzyoffixial – ‘Life of Steazy’ EP released February 17
- GBESE – ‘Gbese the EP’ released February 20
- Toshen – ‘Dinner’ EP released February 24
- Kel-P – ‘Bully Season Vol.1’ – EP released February 24
- Killervybez – ‘Diem’ (Deluxe) released February 24
- Toshen – ‘Dinner’ EP released February 24
- HNYKXN – ‘Hnykxn’ EP released February 24
- Killervybez – ‘Diem (Deluxe)’ released February 24
- Sidot – ‘Adventure’ EP released March 3
- Kleson Kvsh – ‘Gain After Pain’ March 3
- Lojay – ‘Gangstar Romantic’ EP released March 4
- Rexxie – ‘Big Time’ EP March 9 – Deluxe released November 10
- Froshking – ‘Mutation EP’ released March 10
- Blaq Jerzee – ‘Lost Flies’ March 10
- Ajimovoix Drums – ‘Available For the Streets (Afts) EP released March 22
- Burj Lagos – ‘Love Is Not Enough’ EP released March 24
- Emeka – ‘Sugarcaneman’ EP released March 24
- Cheekychizzy – ‘Shmita (Facility Vol. 2)’ released March 24
- Mario System – ‘Love and Vanity’ EP released March 24
- Bizzleonthetrack & Bliizzy – ‘Crescendo’ EP released March 24
- Darule – ‘Lost but Found’ EP released March 24
- Gbeke – ‘Love Gbeke’ EP released March 24
- Ojay Hotkey – ‘Ojay Loves You’ EP released March 24
- Dr Ugonma – ‘Sounds of Revival’ (Gospel) released March 24
- Lush – ‘6foot Lover Boy’ EP released March 24
- Nathaniel Bassey – ‘Hallelujah Live’ (Gospel) released March 24
- Dr Ugonma – ‘Sounds of Revival’ (Gospel) released March 24
- Davido – ‘Timeless’ released March 31
- IBK – ‘A New Thing’ (Gospel) released March 31
- Dapiano – ‘Re-Production’ EP released March 31
- Givens – ‘Her Dark Instruments’ April 6
- Winny – ‘Winny’ EP released April 7
- M3lon – ‘Ex & Os’ EP released April 7
- Kola Williams & Moti Cakes – ‘Redtape’ EP released April 7
- Ciao Wemmy – ‘Inner Feelings’ released April 7
- Jayme – ‘Misunderstood’ EP released April 7
- ENNY – ‘We Go Again’ EP released April 13
- Tim Godfrey – ‘Greater’ (Gospel) released April 14
- Mizzle – ‘Now You Know’ EP released April 14
- Mercy Chinwo – ‘Elevated’ EP released April 14
- Samsong – ‘Master of the World’ (Gospel) released April 14
- Darlington Mide – ‘Untapped’ EP released April 14
- Xbusta – ‘Xuper Xtar Xtatus’ released April 14
- Ify Benson – ‘Devoted’ EP (Gospel) released April 14
- Killervybez – ‘NATIVEWRLD’ EP released April 14
- JVSH – ‘Love, Karma’ EP released April 14
- Huzler Bob – ‘Untold Epic Story’ EP released April 14
- Sute Iwar – ‘Ultralight’ released April 21
- L.A.X – ‘No Bad Vibes’ released April 21
- Pastor Courage – ‘Morning Devotion Worship’ (Gospel) released April 21
- Zlatan – ‘Omo Ologo’ EP released April 28
- Jaywillz – ‘Pretty Inside’ EP released April 28
- Tilesh – ‘Goodness and Mercy’ EP released April 29
- Kashcoming – ‘On A Low’ released May
- YKB – ‘Yusful Music’ EP – released May 5
- Pfrosh – ‘Welcome to My World’ EP released May 5
- Danny Tee – ‘Ignored and Rejected’ EP released May 5
- Dwin, The Stoic – ‘Love Lane’ EP released May 5
- Shota Boy – ‘One Man Different Vibes’ EP released May 5
- Teddy Krane – ‘Paradigm Shift’ EP released May 5
- A-Q – ‘God’s Engineering 2’ released May 5
- Danny Tee – ‘Ignored and Rejected’ released May 5
- 101 – ‘Wetin Go Be’ EP released May 6
- Killervybez – ‘Burgers & Waffles’ released May 11
- Kenidris – ‘$Allside’ released May 12
- Dotti The Deity – ‘For You Knew Me’ released May 12
- Kayode – ‘Still Figuring Life’ EP released May 12
- Diamond Jimma – ‘Diamond In The Sky’ released May 17
- Leeobi – ‘Leeobi’ EP released May 18
- 1da Banton – ‘1da Shall Never End’ released May 19
- PaBrymo – ‘City Boy’ EP released May 19
- Victor Colins – ‘Relax (Deluxe)’ EP released May 19
- Ceore – ‘Celestine’ EP released May 19
- Sureboy – ‘Grinder’ EP released May 19
- Mannywellz – ‘Don’t Tell Anyone’ EP released May 26
- Choplife Sound System & Mr Eazi – ‘Chop Life, Vol. 1: Mzansi Chronicles’ released May 26
- Nonso Amadi – ‘When It Blooms’ released May 26
- Mojo AF & Ronehi – ‘I Know You Miss Me’ EP released May 26
- Telsey – ‘Decide’ EP released May 26
- Big Drip – ‘Drip Set’ EP released May 26
- Sequence – ‘Oba’ EP released May 26
- Bigdadee – ‘The Mating Season’ EP released May 26
- Tqlent – ‘397’ EP released May 26
- Azeez – ‘Peace Over Downer & Tears’ released May 26
- OG Emmy – ‘Desire’ EP released May 26
- Czar – ‘In No Specific Order’ EP released May 30
- Lucid – ‘Hi I’m Lulu’ EP released May 31
- Bad Boy Timz – ‘No Bad Boy, No Party’ released June 1
- Killevybez – ‘Backwoods’ released June 1
- BOJ – ‘Gbagada Express Vol 2: Moving Mad’ released June 2
- Solution Slizzy – ‘What Is Solution?’ EP released June 2
- Olareign – ‘Moan’ released June 2
- Breezy DMR – ‘Lost & Love’ EP released June 2
- Natty Miller – ‘Godfidence’ released June 2
- Amzy B – ‘Jekajo’ EP released June 7
- Seyi Vibez – ‘Vibe Till Thy Kingdom Come’ released June 8
- Bloody Civilian – ‘Anger Management’ EP released June 8 – Remixed version released November 10
- Iyanya – ‘Love & Trust’ EP released June 8
- Barry Jhay – ‘Barry Back 2’ EP released June 8
- Tay Iwar – ‘Summer Breeze’ released June 9
- Sosa-E – ‘About to Erupt’ EP released June 9
- Malcolm Rue – ‘Yello Soul 2’ released June 9
- Enny Jay – ‘Unveil’ EP released June 9
- Omah Lay – ‘Boy Alone’ deluxe released June 15
- Asake – ‘Work Of Art’ released June 16
- CKay – ‘Sad Romance’ deluxe released June 16
- Sam Adeniji – ‘Wonder’ released June 16
- Sean Tizzle – ‘Dues’ released June 16
- Seyi Vibez – ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ June 22
- Harrysong – ‘God Amongst Men’ released June 23
- Ekiti Sound – ‘Drum Money’ released June 23
- Danny Dreams – ‘Lost Files’ EP released June 28
- Jaymilli – ‘Tsunami’ EP released June 29
- Mide Josh – ‘Genesis (Calm Before The Storm)’ released June 30
- Richie Smile – ‘SLAP (Sounds Like A Plan)’ released June 30
- Eljoe Onoja – ‘Spontaneous Devotional Worship Vol. 1)’ [GOSPEL] released June 30
- Cozy Wizzo – ‘Before the Conversation’ EP released June 30
- Beejvibe$ – ‘Based On Vibe$’ released June 30
- Mohbad – ‘Blessed’ EP released June 30
- Dan Drizzy – ‘Polygamous Entity’ June 30
- Savage – ‘The Uzere Boy’ released July 7
- Laycon – ‘Bioba’ released July 7
- Tony Allen & Adrian Younge – ‘Tony Allen JID018’ released July 7
- Boy Dayvid – ‘Lagos to Paris’ EP released July 7
- Magnito – ‘I Am Dodo’ released July 7
- GCN – ‘Sounds of Victory’ released July 7
- Riverays – ‘Peek 2’ EP released July 7
- Asuquomo – ‘Ini Mini Mo’ released July 7
- Shallipopi – ‘Planet Pluto’ EP released July 10
- PsychoYP – ‘Osapa London’ released July 14 Deluxe released December 8
- Deji Abdul – ‘Hybrid from Lagos, Pt. 2’ (EP) released July 14
- Showboyc – ‘Afro Continental’ (EP) released July 18
- Sarz Academy – ‘Memories That Last Forever 2’ released July 19
- Christtie Jay – ‘Grey Choir’ released July 20
- Gems – ‘Adore’ EP (Gospel) released July 20
- Lil Kesh – ‘Rhythm & Tunez’ (EP) released July 21
- Jamopyper – ‘Jamopyper’ released July 21
- Crayon – ‘Trench to Triumph’ released July 21
- Basiil – ‘I Know I Am’ (EP) released July 21
- Azanti – ‘Hearts Parts & Nostalgia (Deluxe)’ released July 21
- Frank Edward – ‘Afro Gospel’ (Gospel) EP released July 21
- Freeway – ‘Fire Marshall Astronaut’ released July 21
- Joshua Oyetunde – ‘Matchless Worth’ (Gospel) released July 21
- Bella Shumurda – ‘DND’ (EP) released July July 26
- TMXO – ‘TMX002: X & the Machine’ (EP) released July 26
- Cheque – ‘Chequemate (EP)’ released July 27
- Adekunle Gold – ‘Tequila Ever After’ released July 28
- Kizz Daniel – ‘Maverick’ released July 28
- Eniolaa – ‘All of Enioola’ (EP) released July 28
- Durj – ‘Sweetape’ (EP) released July 28
- T.I Blaze – ‘Dangerous Wavy Baby’ (EP) released August 4
- Maradona – ‘FOB’ released August 4
- Elow T – ‘Lagos Labs’ (EP) released August 4
- AkaGod – ‘GodLevel’ (EP) released August 4
- Toshen – ‘Dinner’ (Deluxe) released August 4
- Sheye Banks – ‘Statement of Account’ – released August 7
- Olamide – ‘Unruly’ released August 9
- Lifesize Teddy – ‘Life Size Teddy’ (EP) released August 9
- Victorano – ‘Sober’ (EP) released August 10
- Shayo Davids – ‘Oluwasayo’ (EP) released August 10
- Soulaar – ‘Cosmic’ (EP) released August 11
- The Boy Myles – ‘Level Up’ (EP) released August 14
- Kaestyle & Leriq – ‘Asylum’ (EP) released August 17
- Bella Alubo – ‘Lagos 101’ released August 18
- Yaadman Fka Yung L – ‘Yes Indeed’ (EP) released August 18
- Grace Idowu – ‘More’ (Gospel) released August 18
- Evangelist Tosin Agboola – ‘Mercy’ EP released August 25
- Hotboi Intuition – ‘Trap Boy N Da Trap House Intuition’ released August 30
- BhadBoi OML – ‘BhadBoi’ released August 31
- XO Don – ‘X and Os’ EP released August 31
- Enea Beloved – ‘The Beloved’ (Gospel) released August 31
- Tobii WTW – ‘Trenches & Mindset’ released September 1
- Ruger – ‘Ru The World’ released September 1
- Khaid – ‘Emotions’ EP released September 1
- Tekno – ‘The More The Better’ released September 1
- 9t9 – ‘LOSE CTRL’ released September 1
- RnB Princess & Beezyx – ‘Dear Diary’ EP released September 1
- Chanterboy – ‘Different Breed’ EP released September 1
- Diiybii – ‘Piece of Me’ released September 1
- Calz – ‘Trees and Vibes’ EP released September 1
- Patoranking – ‘World Best’ released September 5
- Majeeed – ‘Cheers To Life’ released September 7
- Brum3h – ‘Typewrit3R Vol. 1’ EP released September 7
- Balloranking – ‘Ghetto Gospel’ released September 8
- Oladapo – ‘In case I Never Love Again’ released September 8
- Hayo – ‘Hayo’ EP released September 8
- ImanJozzy – ‘Book of JO’ EP released September 15
- Dusten Truce FKA D-Truce – ‘Smoke Break, Vol. 2’ released September 15
- Wadude – ‘Lastdude Volume 2’ EP released September 20
- Zyno – ‘Street Goes to Church’ EP released September 21
- Rain In April – ‘Rain In April’ EP released September 22
- Lady Donli – ‘Pan African Rockstar’ released September 22
- Bamidele Folasade – ‘Grace’ EP (Gospel) released September 22
- Papidrey – ‘Angels & Reflections’ EP released September 22
- Steevane – ‘Placed Priorities’ EP released September 23
- Kiing LU – ‘Militant Mindset’ released September 28
- DJ Shawn – ‘AWESOME’ EP released September 28
- SnehLevels – ‘Open For Business) EP released September 29
- Sam Xhris6 – ‘Love At First Sound’ released September 29
- IB Code – ‘Codelife’ EP released September 29
- Tobi Peters – ‘Long Riddims’ EP – released September 29
- Kold AF & BGRZ – ‘KOLLIDE’ EP released October 4
- TosintellEM – ‘The Otunba of Lagos’ released October 5
- BNXN – ‘Sincerely, Benson’ released October 5
- Yokon – ‘Soaring Soul’ EP released October 6
- Testimony Jaga – ‘Jesus Is Here, Jaga Is Here’ EP (Gospel) released October 6
- Eskizz – ‘Zero Veiliure’ released October 6
- HOC – ‘Soulful Serendipity’ EP released October 6 –
- Lieky – ‘Anu’ EP released October 6
- Krizbeatz – King of the New Wave’ EP Deluxe released October 6
- Nissi – ‘Unboxed’ EP released October 6
- ODUMODUBLVCK – ‘Eziokwu’ released October 6 Deluxe version released on December 1
- Runda – ‘Beautiful Lies’ released October 13
- Lebryan – ‘Vibes: The Project’ released 13 October
- Ema Onigah – ‘Dust Off’ EP released October 13
- Airboy – ‘Phoenix’ EP released October 13
- Zubi – ‘Journey To Idan’ released October 13
- Plumptre – ‘Plumptre (The EP)’ released October 18
- Orezi – ‘Chocolate Daddy’ released October 18
- Mayorkun – ‘Love..For Free’ EP released October 19
- Dave Loyd – ‘Save Dave from Loyd’ EP released October 19
- Ayox – ‘Last Son of a Widow’ released October 19
- Dunnie – ‘Anomaly’ EP released October 20
- Neeza – ‘Menace’ EP released October 20
- Seyi Shay – ‘Feels Like Home, Vol. 1’ EP released October 20
- Damian Karma – ‘Intro’ EP released October 20
- Mandel – ‘Magnetic’ EP released October 20
- Beng – ‘Limbs & Emotions’ EP released October 20
- Yonda – ‘Unicorn’ released October 25
- Skales – ‘Proof of Life’ EP released October 26
- Lago – ‘Wake Up’ EP released October 26
- Blaqbonez – ‘Emeka Must Shine’ released October 27
- Rema – ‘RAVAGE’ EP released October 27
- Reminisce – ‘Alaye Toh Se Gogo VOL. 1’ released October 27
- Mr. Eazi – ‘Evil Genius’ released October 27
- Erigga – ‘Family Time’ released October 27
- Zoro – ‘Sound Check’ released October 27
- Basketmouth – ‘Uburu’ released October 27
- Oritsefemi – ‘Idan’ released October 27
- TAR1Q – ‘ALL I FELT’ EP released October 31
- Mjeez – ‘Life’ EP released November 1
- Morravey – ‘RAVI’ EP released November 2
- Viveeyan – ‘Slice’ EP released November 2
- Laime – ‘Naughty by Nature’ released November 3
- Myspro – ‘Nemesis’ EP released November 3
- Jaypro – ‘L.A.B (Love and Breakfast) EP released November 3
- Shallipopi – ‘Presido La Pluto’ released November 10
- Wurld – ‘Don’t Get Used to This’ released November 10
- CDQ – ‘Mood & Ecstasy’ released November 10
- Tolibian – ‘ALIEN EP’ released November 10
- Spyro – ‘Next Rated’ EP released November 10
- Tibiebi – ‘Gbedu Non Stop’ released November 10
- Olanrewajuphml – ‘Phml’ EP released November 10
- Omawumi – ‘More’ released November 10
- Tim Lyre – ‘MASTA’ released November 15
- Mannywellz – ‘Mr Oulala’ released November 16
- Veecii – ‘Energy’ EP released November 16
- Midas the Jagaban – ‘Midas Touch Vol. 2 Return of the Mask’ released November 17
- Teni – ‘Tears Of The Sun’ released November 17
- Qing Madi – ‘Qing Madi’ EP eleased November 17
- Tome – ‘PRECLUDE’ released November 17
- Dahrib – ‘Taking Over’ EP released November 17
- Yagaa – ‘Street Ornament’ EP released November 17
- Zubest – ‘Boy On Mission’ EP released November 17
- Kid Karder – ‘Love, Life & Me’ released November 17
- Obuduboi – ‘Yxng Trappa From Obudu’ released November 17
- Groovymono – ‘Groovy Way’ EP released November 17
- Jedai – ‘My Reality’ EP released November 17
- Deymola – ‘What Happened To Us?’ EP released November 17
- Moezi – ‘Red Sea’ EP released November 20
- Fazil – ‘First Faz’ EP released November 20
- Balloranking – ‘Ghetto Vibrations’ EP released November 20
- Jumabee & Firstklaz – ‘Lunch Is Served’ EP released November 24
- Mansa Cole – ‘MANSA: King of Kings’ EP released November 24
- TOME – ‘Preclude’ released November 17
- Rybeena – ‘Rybeena’ EP released November 22
- Senth – ‘Wayyy Saucy’ released November 22
- Dee3 – ‘Euphoria’ released November 24
- Portable – ‘Anikuleti Street Don Jazzy’ released November 24
- Cruel Santino – ‘Cincinnati Pumpin!!’ EP released November 24
- Moelogo – ‘Point Of View’ EP released November 30
- TMI Vibez – ‘Timileyin’ EP released December 1
- Yarden – ‘The One Who Descends’ EP released December 1
- Victor Thompson – ‘Blessed’ (Gospel) released December 1
- Flavour – ‘African Royalty’ released December 1
- psiv & KONYE – ‘Live More, Worry Less’ released December 6
- 9ice – ‘Lord of Ajasa’ released December December 7
- Elviska – ‘The Return of Man of Truth’ released December 8
- Seyi Shay & Banji Mak – ‘Feels Like Home (Mixtape Vol. 2)’ EP released December 8
- S.Tee – ‘That Surulere Boy’ EP released December 8
- Slamzino – ‘Slam Sound’ EP released December 8
- Gdzilla – ‘Gdzilla’ EP released December 8
- Ejoya – ‘Class of ’23 – ‘Soundtrack to Our Future’ released December 8
- Ric Hassani – ‘Afro Love’ released December 8
- Seyi Vibez – ‘NAHAMciaga’ released December 8
