5 Throwback Hit Songs Everyone Remembers

We love a good throwback record on days like this. For this list, we will be mentioning 5 throwback songs we are certain everyone remembers.

African Queen/Tuface Idibia

Released in 2004, African Queen became a mega-hit record in no time. Every social gathering had DJs blasting it out of their speakers, no wedding was complete without at least 3 listens to the track of the century.
Not only did African Queen become a favorite amongst millions in the continent, but in 2006, the song appeared on the original motion picture soundtrack for the 2006 movie Phat Girlz starring Hollywood star ‘Monique.’

Olufunmi/Styl Plus

Olufunmi remains one of those evergreen records that caters to every human regardless of the era they listen to the song, it is a classic. Upon its release in 2006, Olufunmi has continued to cater to the needs of loverbirds across the globe.

Ojuelegba/Wizkid

Relesed in 2014, Ojueelegba became a stret anthem for every and anyone in the country. Not only did this record become a hit, it topped several charts for weeks and snagged several awards in 2016 including Song Of The Year at the 2016 Headies Award, Nigerian Entertainment Awards for Hottest Single Of The Year

Pon Pon Pon/Dagrin

An interesting wave of rap energy was introduced with the emergence of Dagrin on the scene back in the mid-2000s. The rap scene grew tremendously following the release of many of Dagrin’s records. In 2009, Pon Pon Pon was released and to date remains a staple in the rap community in the country.

Sho Lee/Sean Tizzle

Released in 2013, Sean Tizzle had people from different tribes, cultures, and tradition bumping their heads to his beautifully curated piece. The song trended for over a year and continued to be mentioned amongst music lovers and critics across the nation. Sho Lee placed Sean Tizzle on the map, announcing his emergence on the scene as one of the most creative songwriters in the country.