Okayafrica's Top Ten Nigerian Songs Of 2013

We run down Okayafrica's Top Ten Nigerian Songs of 2013 from Temi Dollface to Bez.

Okayafrica's Top Ten Nigerian Songs Of 2013

As Nigeria continues to be a hotbed for a new wave of popular music coming out of Africa, it only felt right to spotlight the Naija songs that grabbed our attention in 2013. From a Blackmagic slow burner to an Ice Prince head nodder, from Phyno's indigenous rap to Bez's alt-soul crooning, from the massive collabs to the first-looks, we bring to you, in no particular order, a run-down of our Top Nigerian Songs of 2013. Play on:

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SDC "Feel Alright"

The hip-hop duo made up of Ghost and Tec blessed us early in the year with their mid-tempo exposé on dealings with the opposite sex. Ghanaian producer DJ Juls laces the joint with a smooth highlife beat, which also features vocal help from DRB LasGidi crooner Boj and quotables from buzzing wordsmith Poe.

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