Featuring Wizkid, Taves, TAR1Q, FOLA & More

In October, our A-list artists took center stage with various singles, stirring up the scene with controversies and broken records, making the month an exciting one. Here is a list of 10 acts we would name as the foremost of the month.

Wizkid

The rollout for Wizkid’s fifth studio album has been a major talking point everywhere. Apart from being arguably the biggest Nigerian artist worldwide, this album is significant in his career. He dropped “Piece Of My Heart” as the first preview single, an R&B beauty blending the essence of Wizkid’s artistry with the pure magic Brent Faiyaz brings. The single also broke multiple records, most notably setting a new record for biggest first-day and week streams on Nigeria’s Spotify.

Tiwa Savage

This year, the diva Tiwa has been on a creative streak, mainly highlighted by her directorial debut with the Water & Garri movie. Although the film received mixed reactions, her debut was a commendable creative achievement. In October, she premiered a new single, marking the beginning of a fresh era in her artistry.

BNXN

BNXN brought major excitement to October, showcasing one of his most underrated qualities. He kept the Afrobeats Twitter space buzzing with controversies, but beyond that, he had one of the biggest hits of the month through his collaboration with Rema. Additionally, he delivered the “BNXN stimulus package” on the Fola feature, helping Fola achieve his biggest hit yet.

Blaqbonez

In terms of music marketing and album rollout, few can match Blaqbonez’s intentionality and creative expertise. In October, he began the rollout for his upcoming album, releasing the first installment of a three-part series that’s building anticipation for the project.

Cowater

Cowater has been an artist to watch for quite some time, delivering multiple hits since his debut in 2022. In October, he released his debut EP 101, which includes some of his previous hits and fresh tracks, creating a well-curated project.

Soundz

Soundz has established himself as one of the most successful up-and-comers, with several tracks reaching tens of millions of streams across platforms. His commercial success is a testament to his talent. In October, he dropped his sophomore EP, following his 2022 debut, which was a highlight of the month.

TAR1Q

TAR1Q has been one of the promising young talents upholding the Chocolate City banner. Known for his evocative lyrics and emotional depth, he released his third studio project, OKADA AIRLINES, in October, much to the excitement of his fans.

FOLA

Although Fola hasn’t been particularly active in 2024, his impact has resonated throughout the year. He released one of his biggest singles, “Alone,” with Bhadboi OML. His October highlight was being featured on the “BNXN stimulus package,” giving him his biggest hit to date.

CKay

CKay’s career trajectory has been unique; before solidifying his place as an A-lister in Nigeria, he had already achieved global success. The challenge of maintaining that momentum has been known to sideline many careers, but CKay’s consistency has kept him relevant. October marked the release of his sophomore album, a noteworthy highlight of the month.

Phyno

Phyno may be in what could be considered the latter part of his career, but he shows no sign of slowing down, continuing to deliver music and major hits. More than a decade after his debut, he released his fifth studio album, which was nothing short of a refreshing sound for his fans.