Apple Music celebrates Nigeria’s Independence Day with Oshe Naija (meaning Thanks Nigeria in Yoruba), a month-long initiative that will pay tribute to several regions that have significantly shaped the soundscape of Nigerian music and primed it for a worldwide audience. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the serene landscapes of Enugu, each region has contributed its unique musical heritage to the nation’s rich tapestry of sounds.
The Oshe Naija collection will feature 8 exclusively curated playlists by Afro-fusion superstar Omah Lay (Port Harcourt), Hip-Hop force ODUMODUBLVCK (Abuja), maverick rapper Shallipopi (Benin City), Afro-R&B doyenne Qing Madi (Benin City), genre-bending singer-songwriter Seyi Vibez (Lagos), legendary Afro-pop singer-songwriter 2Baba (Jos), sure-fire rapper Jeriq (Enugu) and trailblazing up-coming singer Bloody Civilian (Abuja).
It will also house Artist Essentials, Top Albums, Essential Albums, Naija Video Hits, and Naija Risers. There will also be a genre spotlight on Afrobeats, Alte, Street-Pop, Hip-Hop, Afro-fusion and Highlife.
Apple Music has also revealed the names of the all-time Top Nigerian Artists, Top Nigerian Songs and Top Nigerian Albums across the service worldwide, as well as the Top Nigerian artists on Shazam to celebrate the immense achievement of Nigeria’s musicians.
