Valentine’s Day is probably the biggest date night in the world, and what better way to celebrate than with some cool love jams?
New data from music streaming giant, Spotifyhas revealed the most love songs streamed by Nigerians in Nigeria.
Oldies dominate the list from the past by RnB icons like John Legend, Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith, all of whom are among Nigerians’ favorite love songs.
A playlist is a song or piece of music in a playlist.
He sits side-by-side with familiar classics by Nigerian icons D’Banj and Banky W, which also feature prominently in the list.
D’Banj’s ‘Fall in Love’ and Banky W’s ‘Yes/No’ are the only Nigerian songs on my favorite playlist.
The trend is consistent on a global scale as John Legend’s ‘All Of Me’ tops the Nigerian love song list, a position it also holds globally.
“From first dates to Tiktoks and proposals, ‘All Of Me’ has been a global favorite since its launch,” said a statement from Spotify.
According to Spotify data, Nigerians appreciate John Legend’s catchy lyrics, as this is not the only thing that appears on the list.
She also shared a top 10 position with Meghan Trainor in her song, ‘Like I’m Gonna Lose You’.
Afrobeats itself, our great cultural export, owes much to the love of love, so it’s no surprise that D’Banj’s ‘Fall In Love’ is one of the favorite love songs for Nigerians.
Another classic of the decade, ‘Yes/No’ by Banky W, topped the charts.
Both sit alongside Runtown’s ‘Mad Over You’ and Simi’s more recent ‘Joromi’, proof that Nigerians love to express their love in a familiar language.
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Also making it to the Nigerian and global list is British singer Adele.
On a day when lovers hold hands and share time in the sun, ‘Make You Feel My Love’ sounds like the perfect choice from her catalogue.
Another British pop star, Ed Sheeran is in the top 10 with two songs among the most played love songs in Nigeria – ‘Perfect’ and ‘Thinking Out Loud’, which is not surprising because worldwide, he occupies the top position height is my favorite love. song artist.
Social media trends and film fandom also played a role, with Ruth B’s ‘Dandelions’ featuring Nigeria’s favorite love songs after going viral on Tik Tok and subsequent re-releases.
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‘Rewrite The Stars’, Zendaya and Zac Efron’s contribution to ‘The Greatest Showman’ soundtrack is also a fan favourite, earning a place outside the top 10 most played love songs among Nigerians.
Here is a complete list of the most played love songs in Nigeria and globally.
Top Love Songs – Nigeria
All Me – John Legend
Make You Feel My Love – Adele
Just Your Way – Bruno Mars
Falling In Love – D’banj
Like I’m Gonna Lose You (feat. John Legend) – Meghan Trainor
Say You Won’t Let Go – James Arthur
Yes / No – Banky W
Stay With Me – Sam Smith
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Top Love Songs – Global
All Me – John Legend
Feel Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Just Your Way – Bruno Mars
My Girl – The Temptations
I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
Can’t Help Falling – Elvis Presley
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Make You Feel My Love – Adele
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
Last – Etta Jam
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