YearinReview: From Wizkid’s More Love, Less Ego to Asake’s Mr. Money With Vibe – A Definitive List of All the Nigerian Albums Released in 2022

by Basit Jamiu

JANUARY

Fiokee – ‘Man’ released 14th January
Erigga & Jay Teaser – ‘Strange Vibe’ released 14th January
Fave – ‘Riddim 5’ (EP) released 20th January

FEBRUARY

Lil Frosh – ‘Beyond Infinity’ (EP) released 1st February
Adekunle Gold – ‘Catch Me If You Can’ released 4th February
Basketmouth – ‘Heroscopes’ released 10th February
Nneka – ‘Love Supreme’ released 11th February
Terry Apala – ‘AARE’ released 11th February
Jaywillz – ‘Sunflower’ (EP) released 11th February
Reekado Banks – ‘Ozumba Mbadiwe’ (EP) released 11th February
Asake – ‘Ololade’ EP released 17th February
Skales – ‘Sweet Distractions’ released 18th February
B.O.C Madaki & Odumodu Blvck – ‘The Drop’ released 18th February
Paybac Iboro – ‘AfroRap, Vol.1’ released 24th February
Asa – ‘V’ released 25th February
TI Blaze – ‘The Fresh Prince of Lagos’ (EP) released 25th February
Hotkid – ‘Andrenalin’ (EP) released 25th February

MARCH

Cruel Santino – ‘Subaru Boys: Final Heaven’ released 3rd March
Barry Jhay – ‘Son of God’ released 4th March
Tim Lyre – ‘Worry’ released 4th March – Deluxe released September 2nd
Lyta – ‘Rafat’ (EP) released 11th March
WurLD – ‘My WorLD With U’ released 11th March
Qdot – ‘Orin Dafidi (Psalm)’ (EP) released 13th March
Praiz – ‘Reckless’ released 18th March
Rema – ‘Raves & Roses’ released 25th March
Young Jonn – ‘Love Is Not Enough’ (EP) released 31st March

APRIL

Boy Spyce – ‘Boy Spyce’ (EP) released 15th April
BOJ – ‘Gbagada Express’ released 22nd April
Plasthic Slash & MHP – ‘I’ll Repose When I’m Deceased’ released 22nd April

MAY

Jumabee – ‘God Is Not A Man’ released 6th May
Victony – ‘Outlaw’ (EP) released 6th May
Jess ETA – ‘Playing With Fire’ released 6th May
JT – ‘Love & Afrobeat’ (Deluxe) released 6th May
Obong Jayar – ‘Some Nights I Dream of Colors’ released 13th May
JeriQ – ‘Billion Dollar Dream’ released 26th May
HSY NG – ‘The Very Special Tape’ released 26th May
Yung L – ‘CLRS’ (EP) released 27th May
Khaid – ‘Diverisity’ (EP) released 27th May
Brymo – ‘Theta’ released 27th May
Naira Marley – ‘God’s Timing’s the Best (GTTB)’ released 30th May

JUNE

Simi – ‘To Be Honest (TBH)’ released 3rd June
Dice Ailes – ‘Ladies First’ (EP) released 3rd June
Sean Dampte – ‘Lagos Friday, London Monday’ released 6th June
Falz – ‘Bahd’ released June 9th
Kaptain – ‘Beyond Any Reasonable Doubt’ released June 10th
Candy Bleakz – ‘FIRE EP’ released June 24th
Moelogo – ‘Euphonic’ (EP) released June 24th
Bils – ‘Bad Guys Need Love Too’ (EP) released June 24th
Ceeza Milli – ‘RATED EP’ released June 30th
Lil Seyi – ‘A Blue Tesla Story’ EP
Emaxee – ‘Oranges and Lemonade’ EP
Don Mappy – ‘Ad Meliora’ EP

JULY

L.A.M.B – ‘Behold The LAMB’ released July 4th
TAR1Q – ‘SON OF THE MOON’ EP released July 7th
Burna Boy – ‘Love, Damini’ released July 8th
AYLØ – ‘For Good Reasons’ released July 8th
Major AJ – ‘Retroverse’ EP released July 14th
Omah Lay – ‘Boy Alone’ released July 15th
Tesh Carter – ‘Rebel the EP’ released July 15th
Damzee Abaamin – ‘We Sin to Make Money’ EP released July 15th
Lamar Shima – ‘Victory Lap’ EP released July 21st
Cill – ‘Something Cilly’ EP released July 22nd
Miss Banks – ‘Bank Statement’ released July 22nd
Magixx – ‘ATOM’ EP released July 22nd
WAJE – ‘Waje 2.0’ released July 22nd
Rowlando – ‘Juju’ EP released July 22nd
Olymax – ‘Life Is Easy (Lie) released July 22nd
Rooky – ‘Summer 22 – Single’ released July 22nd
Reefer Tym – ‘Summer Time’ EP – released July 22nd
Baba Kuboye – ‘From Ikoyi with Horns’ released July 22nd
BADMAN Q – ‘Four’ EP released July 22nd
Soundz – ‘In the Rough’ EP released July 27th
Damo K – ‘Killalala’ EP released July 29th
Esi Chelle – ‘Something Different’ EP released July 29th
Miraboi – ‘This Love’ EP released July 29th
GODSON TKL – ‘The Grime Is Now’ EP released July 29th
$enseii – ‘Bittersweet’ EP – released July 29th
Oluwa Suga – ‘Afro Cruise Vol. 1’ EP released July 29th
T-Classic – ‘VOICENOTE’ EP released July 29th
Damo K – ‘Killalala’ EP released July 29th
Boyjade – ‘Rhythm & Scars’ released July 29th

AUGUST

Balloranking – ‘Trench Kid’ released August 4th
Victor Collins – ‘Relax’ released August 5th
Charis Daniel – ‘Euphoria’ released August 5th
TIA – ‘Lagos City’ released August 5th
CallTizzi – ‘Life N Love’ EP released August 5th
Chief Dejiy – ‘Chief of Chiefs’ released August 5th
JargoKush – ‘Theraphy’ EP released August 5th
Colonel Tyemmy – ‘La Magie’ released August 10th
Owizzy – ‘Oasis’ – released August 12th
Terri – ‘In Transit EP’ Deluxe released August 12th
Fireboy – ‘Playboy’ released August 12th
Duncan Daniels – ‘Songs of Limitless Optimism (SOLO)’ released August 12th
Ginius – ‘Her Notions Since ’97’ released August 12th
A-Q & Brymo – ‘ETHOS’ released August 12th
Tena Tenpo – ‘Vibes Alive’ EP released August 12th
BIG ME – ‘Eden the Revelation’ released August 12th
Bustwize – ‘Conspiracy’ EP released August 12th
M.I Abaga – ‘The Guy’ released August 18th
Don Steve – ‘Up Time’ released August 19th
P-TUNES BEATS – ‘Riddim and Dance’ released August 19th
Bad Influence – ‘Kids Next Door’ EP released August 19th
Jayson Rex & Billie Beats – ‘Dear Love, Why Do You Bring Me Pain?’ EP released August 19th
Lisa Viola – ‘Mixed Feelings’ EP released August 19th
Brain – ‘Ecstasy’ released August 19th
Masterkraft – ‘Afro Fi, Vol. 1’ released August 22nd
Bayanni – ‘Bayanni’ EP released August 24th
BNXN Fka Buju – ‘Bad Since ’97’ released August 25th
Idowest – ‘Chico Amante’ – released August 25th
Chike – ‘The Brother’s Keeper’ released August 25th
Ogranya – ‘Festival of the Sun’ released August 25th
Ajebo – ‘F.L.A.I.R’ EP released August 25th
Tobi Peter – ‘Summer Wavs, Vol 2’ EP released August 26th
Mic O – ‘Aura’ EP released August 26th
Boy Esco & Lil Coe – ‘Street Protection’ EP released August 26th
Mz Kiss – ‘Raised to Power2’ EP released August 26th
DJ Tunez – ‘Cruise Control’ Vol 1 released August 26th
9ice – ‘Tip of the Iceberg II’ EP released August 30th

SEPTEMBER

WAJE – ‘Unbroken’ released September 1st
B – ‘Right Now’ EP released September 1st
Sound Sultan – ‘Reality CHQ’ September 1st
OLAMZY – ‘Inception’ EP released September 2nd
Fawazzy – ‘Risky & Sweet’ EP released September 2nd
D’Tee – ‘Zero Distraction’ EP released September 2nd
Folabi Nuel – ‘Bobibi’ EP released September 2nd
Jessie the Gem – ‘Serendipity’ released September 2nd
TROD – ‘Grinface’ released September 2nd
Preye – ‘Don’t Look Down’ September 2nd
Erigga – ‘The Lost Boy’ September 2nd
Skiibii – ‘Life of a King’ September 2nd
Epiq – ‘Epiq Is Live Vol.1’ released September 6th
DSO – ‘Basorexia’ EP released September 7th
Flaxhy – ‘Pink Thrills’ EP released September 8th
Asake – ‘Mr. Money With Vibe’ released September 8th
Oluwadamilola – ‘Go-Time’ EP released September 9th
Layzee Ella – ‘Feel Everything’ released September 14th
Idahams – ‘Truth, Love & Confession’ released September 16th
Bhabad the 13th – ‘Fame’ EP released September 16th
Romi – ‘Romi’ EP released September 16th
Ayuu – ‘Toxic Sweet’ – September 16th
Bordegga – ‘Late Bloomer’ EP released September 16th
Montana Gray – ‘Hof’ EP released September 16th
SpotMaq – ‘Under Control’ EP released September 16th
Gloryboy – ‘Out of the Box’ released September 16th
Dennis Liberty – ‘Chop Am’ EP released September 21st
Benny – ‘Life On the Road’ released September 22th
CKay – ‘Sad Romance’ released September 23rd
Tito Da Fire – ‘On The Shoulders of Giants’ released September 23rd
Gabana Ranking – ‘Gospel of Gabana’ EP released September 23rd
PreshLee – ‘Street Anthem’ released September 23rd
Zubest – ‘Alone with Thoughts’ EP released September 23rd
Feranbanks – ‘Better Days Ahead (BDA)’ released September 23rd
Show Dem Camp – ‘Palm Wine Music III’ released September 30th

OCTOBER

Kaestyle – ‘Kae’s Study’ EP released October 5th
Toby Grey – ‘6th Sense’ EP released October 6th
Kemuel – ‘Escape’ EP released October 6th
Tooslim – ‘My Zones & Vybes Vol.1’ EP released October 7th
Ruff Kiss – ‘Rough & Suave’ released October 7th
Nnamdi – ‘Please Have a Seat’ released October 7th
J Martins – ‘Love Me More’ EP released October 7th
Troms – ‘Intentions’ EP released October 12th
Minute – ’19 Money’ EP released October 12th
Doray – ‘6th of August’ EP released October 13th
Pearl Cardy – ‘Love or Something Like That’ EP released October 14th
OlaleOne – ‘African Music’ released October 14th
Yimeeka – ‘Alter Ego’ released October 14th
Kenteezy – ‘New Dimension’ EP released October 14th
DJ OP Dot – ‘I Love You’ released October 20th
John Dreyz – ‘Dreyz Up’ released October 20th
Young Jonn – ‘Love Is Not Enough’ released October 21st
Victor Coke – ‘Vibe With Coke’ EP released October 21st
Jumabee – ‘Vigil In Jos’ released October 21st
Mannywellz – ‘Unwanted’ EP released October 21st
Iyanya – ‘6th Wave’ released October 21st
Toluwanimee – ‘Good and More’ released October 21st
Ayra Starr – ’19 & Dangerous’ deluxe released October 21st
T Dollar – ‘Rise EP’ released October 21st
JoePraiz – ‘The Assignment’ released October 23rd
S Gee – ‘Jayden the EP’ released October 26th
Bella Shmurda – ‘Hypertension’ released October 26th
Tayo Krux – ‘Next Rated’ released October 27th
Begho – ‘Midnight Run’ Vol. 1 released October 27th
Rhagetti – ‘Never Enough’ EP released October 27th
Blaqbonez – ‘Young Preacher’ released October 27th
T – Kross – ‘College Love’ released October 28th
Spy Shitta – ‘Spy Shitta the EP’ released October 28th
Boi George – ‘Too Fast for Love’ released October 28th
Teizzei SMT – ‘D’Masterpiece’ EP released October 28th
PaBrymo – ‘Never Stop Vol. 1’ released October 28th
Limoblaze – ‘Sunday In Lagos’ released October 28th
Johnny Drille – ‘Home’ EP released October 28th

NOVEMBER

Ria Sean – ‘Love Station’ released November 18th
Azanti – ‘Heart Parts & Nostalgia’ released November 18th
Novemba – ‘Escapade’ released November 18th
Somadina – ‘Heart of The Heavenly Undeniable’ November 23rd
Namenj – ‘Na Matsu’ EP released November 23rd
Mega C – ‘Log Inn’ released November 24th
Yung Ze – ‘Badge of Honor’ EP released November 24th
Promzy – ‘Louder Actions’ EP released November 25th
PadRalph – ‘Strong and Enough’ EP released November 25th
Deena Ade – ‘Missed Calls’ EP released November 25th
Brazunruly – ‘Bihwmi’ EP released November 25th
Chummix – ‘Boy Meets Blue’ EP released November 25th
Namenj – ‘Na Metsu’ EP released November 25th
Dr Dolor – ‘What A Time To Be Alive’ November 25th
Ugoccie – ‘A Piece of Me’ released November 25th
Brodaman – ‘Inside Out’ EP released 25th November
Kapentar – ‘Desire’ EP released November 28th
Mo’gunz & IDVH – ‘Vis-A-Vis’ EP released November 29th
EMPIRE – ‘Where We Come From’ VOL. 1 released November 30th

DECEMBER

Laet – ‘Laet’s Night’ released December 2nd
6uff & Rezman – ‘Bad Meets Evil’ EP released December 2nd
Yemi Alade – ‘African Baddie’ released December 2nd
Mavins – ‘Chapter X’ released December 2nd
Rydm City – ‘Boy of Dreams’ released December 2nd
Balloranking – ‘Trench Kid (Deluxe Edition)’ released December 8th
Carto – ‘Cartostrosphe’ released December 9th
Ejoya – ‘Ejoya Class of ’22’ released December 9th
Erigga – ‘The Lost Boy (Deluxe version)’ released December 8th
Seyi Vibez – ‘Billion Dollar Baby 2.0’ released December 9th
Ajebo Hustlers – ‘Bad Boy Etiquette 101’ released December 9th
Senth – ‘Senth Of Her’ EP released December 14th
Runtown – ‘Signs’ released December 19th
Elozonam – ‘Love & Everything in Between’ released December 20th
Jay Peng – ‘Stuck in Beauty and Love (Sibal) EP released December 22nd

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