Top Five Nigerian Singles That Attained International Acclaim

These are Singles that have not only gained Grounds locally but have also reached high International acclaim and recognition worldwide. This List does not include Remixes with american or international artiste but Mainly original songs.

1) Nneka HeartBeat - Nneka heartbeat Track is one of the most internationally recognized Nigerian songs. The NEA award winning act released the Song to world wide critical acclaim, It got featured in the Hollywood movie, You got Served and as being Sampled by many artistes including Drake, Rita Ora and Chase&Status as well as a Remix that Featured American Superstar NAS.

2) Tuface African Queen - African Queen is also another original song by Tuface idibia that has Received international acclaim and Fame. The Song Served as the Soundtrack for Hollywood Movie ,Phatz girls and Also brought in many Awards for Tuface including MTV European Award

3) Davido Skelewu - Skelewu Became one of the few Nigerian songs to Attain constant play status on International BBC 1 xtra Playlist. The Track has been Remixed by Various Artistes across Africa like Uhuru and Many celebrities have Embraced the dance style like Adebayor, Samuel Eto, meek mill.

The Song was playee during an Halftime break when Atletico Madrid played Espanyol in Estadio vicente Caldero. Major lazer, an international act also did a cover of the Song.

4) Dbanj Oliver Twist - This song has been termed perhaps the Greatest Song out of Africa. The Song Reached No 9 on the Top 10 UK singles Chart and No 1 on the Shazam Uk Chart. This Single Got Him a Deal with Kanye West Good Music.He performed at the Afcon Finals and The Song was played at The Russia vs Brazil Olympics Basketball match. It Featured on The Britain Got Talent show by CEO dancers and has been remixed by Many Foreign Artistes notably Pitbull and Estelle.

5) Wizkid Ojuelegba - Off The Chart Topping Wizkid Sophomore Album,Joy which the Rollingstone named one of the top 100 albums .Ojuelegba was perhaps the most popular Single off the album and became an instant hit with various Cover being Done by Sarkodie and many other Artistes. Ellie Goulding, Drake and Skepta are some Celebrities that have applauded the song and The Remix ft Drake and Skepta is fast gaining ground.

Please Note that the Likes of Angelique Kidjo, Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti and Asa, Psquare are Totally in a League of Their Own !!!