NelsonNaija Picks: The 10 Best Nigerian Songs From The Second Quarter Of 2018[VIDE]

At the end of the first quarter of the year, we dutifully took stock of the best singles by some of our favourite Nigerian artists – from Burna Boy’s instantly iconic "Heaven’s Gate" to Teni’s heartbreaking "Wait", 2018 started off really strong

Now, as we settle into the second half of the year, we’ll be looking back at all the singles that were released by Nigerian artists between April and June, and highlighting the ten that truly stood out from the rest.

Mr Eazi and Giggs in the video for 'London Town' (Photo: Mr Eazi/YouTube)

A few artists that appeared on the list for the first quarter also deservedly show up on this list as well – like Teni, Olamide and Maleek Berry. As for this list's MVP, that honour goes to Wizkid, who's already delivered some of the year’s best hooks and choruses.

So, from afropop hits like DJ Spinall and Kizz Daniel's infectious "Baba" to underheard gems like Kah-Lo and Riton's party-starting "Ginger", here are our picks of the ten very best songs from the second quarter of the year.

Mr Eazi ft. Giggs — "London Town"

Patoranking — "Suh Different"

Skepta and Wizkid — "Energy (Stay Far Away)"

Olamide and Wizkid — "Kana"

Teni — "Askamaya"

Sarz and WurlD — "Trobül"

DJ Spinall ft. Kizz Daniel — "Baba"

Adekunle Gold — "Surrenda"

Maleek Berry — "Gimme Life"

Kah-Lo and Riton — "Ginger"