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Nigerian singer-songwriter, CKay performs onstage during the Lollapalooza Paris Festival - Day Three on July 23, 2023 in Paris, France

CKay’s “Love Nwantiti” became a global smash two years after its initial release, following a spike in attention on social media.

Photo by Julie Sebadelha/AFP via Getty Images.

Seven Times Nigerian Songs Have (Re)Gained Popularity Thanks to Social Media

From Gentleman Mike Ejeagha and K1 De Ultimate, to CKay and Wande Coal, social media has shown its power at reviving and strengthening the popularity of songs years after their release.