A lot of music videos were put out in the year 2021, but some caught our attention more than others.
Top 10 most watched Nigerian music videos in 2021
Below is a list Top 10 most-watched Nigerian music videos in 202. The list includes features from Davido, CKay, Tiwa Savage, Omah Lay, Wizkid. Find out the rest of the artists in the article below.
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1. “Love Nwantiti Remix” feat. Joeboy, Kuami Eugene – (180 Million YouTube Views)
Love Nwantiti is a song by CKay and was released in 2019. The song has a contagious feel which makes artists want to jump on it for a remix.
This particular remix features Joeboy and Kuami Eugene and the video was premiered in 2021.
The video has almost 180 million views on Youtube, which is by far more than most of the other videos released at the same time as it. It was shot ad chopped by Naya.
2. “Love Nwantiti” Acoustic – (148,074,933 YouTube Views)
Super Talented Artist and Producer CKay puts a spin to his Smash Hit Love Anthem ‘Love Nwantiti’ with this soothing acoustic version.
As we already know that an Acoustic version of a song solely uses instruments that produce sound through acoustic means. CKay revealed, through this version that he is more than just an artist.
Love Nwantiti Acoustic version with the help of Tik-Tok is the second-most watch Nigerian music video on YouTube in 2021.
3. “Essence” feat. Tems – (62,095,393 YouTube views)
From the stables of StarBoy Entertainment, Wizkid brought forth one of the most anticipated videos of 2021, premiered on the 9th of April, 2021.
We must all agree that over 62 Million views on youtube in the space of 8 months, is no jokes and certainly not for the faint-hearted.
Essence is off Wizkid’s 2020 album titled, Made In Lagos, The track features Alternate singer, TEMS.
4. “Love Nwantiti” (North African Remix) feat. ElGrandtoto – (43,589,371 YouTube Views)
With over 43 million-plus views on Youtube, Love Nwantiti North African definitely qualifies to be on the list of the most watch music videos in the year 2021.
Moroccan rapper, ElGrandeToto lent his melodious voice to this remix and we must say it is dope. The video tells a story of love, jealousy, and misunderstandings.
Love Nwantiti North African music video was shot and chopped by TG Omori.
5. “Running (To You)” feat. Chike – (34,439,283 YouTube Views)
Kicking off from where he left off in 2020, Chiké drops a refix for one of “Boo of the Booless” fan-favorite. Teaming up with the vocal prowess of diva, Simi, Chike serves up a fresh and delightful serving of musical goodness on “Running (To You)” in 2021.
Running is a beautiful song by Chike x Simisola and the music video is one of the most-watched back in the year 2021, with over 34 Million views on YouTube.
Running (To You) was directed by PINK.
6. “Understand” – (29,434,080 YouTube views)
Understand broke Omah Lay’s silence in the music video after a long hiatus. No doubt, Omah is one of the most loved new generation artists, mostly because he understands the needs of his generation – Gen Z.
Understand video currently has over 29 Million views on Youtube. It was premiered on the 28th of June, 2021.
7. “Ginger” feat. Burna Boy – (29,300,835 YouTube Views)
Exactly 11 months ago, Wizkid and Burna Boy dropped a huge ball on us with the video of the critically acclaimed Ginger, a song off Wizkid’s 4th studio album, Made In Lagos.
No doubt, Ginger’s music video gave rise to mixed reactions ascertain people seemed to think that it wasn’t good enough – even for the artists themselves.
It began from Wizkid’s choice of outfit for the output, which struck a lot as out of place.
However, 29,254,853 youtube views are enough to shut the naysayers up. The video was directed by Meji Alabi.
8. “Soundgasm” – (29,237,303 YouTube Views)
Premiered on the 11th of June, 2021, Soundgasm fast became an additive song on the lips of music lovers worldwide. The song birthed social media challenges, making it go more viral.
Although the song is quite raw and sexual, Nigerians, who would typically criticize such an output considering Rema’s age seemed to not care.
Bobby Hanaford takes direction credit for the Soundgasm music video. It currently has close to 30 Million views on Youtube.
9. “Bounce” – (21,919,321 YouTube Views)
Bounce became an official anthem in the 1st half of 2021. An addictive tune from one of Nigeria’s most talented newbies, Ruger.
It was released in May 2021 and its close to 22 Million views on Youtube. This video dished out a feel-good vibe, one that gets you in the party mood, no matter your energy level.
10. Peru x Ed Sheeran – (17,435,529 YouTube Views)
Grammy Award-winning, Ed Sheeran took Fireboy DML’s ‘Peru‘ to another level with its addictive remix. Peru was originally released in July, via YBNL Nation/EMPIRE.
Ed Sheeran’s piercing voice on an Arobeats song is one Nigeria’s would not forget in a long time.
The video was directed by Gabriella X Kingsley and was shot in an outdoor space, giving off a party vibe. In less than a month, the song music video has over 16 Million views on Youtube.
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