#AOTW – Top 4 Naija Albums Released In August 2020

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4. Original Copy – Dj Cuppy
Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, professionally known as Cuppy, is a Nigerian disc jockey and producer. She is the daughter of Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola. She grew up in Lagos and moved to London at the age of 13. Cuppy’s Album “Original Copy” houses 12-tracks and features the likes of Wyclef Jean, Efya, Stonebwoy, Teni, Sir Shina Peters, Seyi Shay, Ycee, Nonso Amadi, Rayvanny, Rema and others. It is her Debut Album and was released on the 1st of August, 2020. In words and an interview with Guardian she said “All I ask is that you take 31mins out of your busy life to listen to #OriginalCopy Cupcake Pls listen carefully with an open heart without letting misconceptions cloud your mind. I want this album to bring us closer and truly believe there is a song for everyone. Love you, Cuppy”.

No 4. Jollof On The Jet ft Rema and Rayvanny. No 2 on the album tracklist and produced by Killertunes.

 

3. Afro Pop, Vol. 1 – Adekunle Gold
Adekunle Kosoko, known professionally as Adekunle Gold, is a Nigerian highlife singer, songwriter and graphic designer. He gained widespread attention after releasing the 2015 hit single “Sade”, a highlife cover of One Direction’s “Story of My Life” in 2014. Afro Pop, Vol 1 is his Third Studio Album and comes packed with 10 tracks. Released under EMI with licensing from Universal Music Operations Limited. The 33-year-old had earlier released AG Baby featuring Nailah Blackman as a Lead single off the album.

No 3.
Exclusive ft Olayinka Ehi. No 6 on the Album track list.

 

2. Apollo – Fireboy Dml
Adedamola Adefolahan (born 1996/1997),[1] known professionally as Fireboy DML, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.[2] He is signed to YBNL Nation, an independent record label founded by Nigerian rapper Olamide.[2] His debut studio album Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps was released in 2019. Apollo Comes after LTG as his Second Studio Album with appearances from Olamide, D Smoke and Wande Coal. The album also features Producers like Pheelz, P-prime, iamBeatz and Type A. The album contains 17 tracks and was released on the 19th Of August, 2020.

No 2. Champion feat. D Smoke. No 1 on The album Tracklist and was produced by Pheelz.

 

1. Twice as Tall – Burna Boy
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence in 2012 after releasing “Like to Party”, the lead single from his debut studio album L.I.F.E. Twice as Tall is the fifth studio album by Nigerian singer Burna Boy. It was released on August 14, 2020, by Spaceship Entertainment, Atlantic Records and Warner Music. It comes after his Grammy nominated album “African Giant”. The album contains 15tracks and Guest Appearances from the likes of Diddy, Stormzy, Timbaland, JAE5, etc.

No 1. Bebo. No 4 on the album Tracklist and produced by Rexxie with write credits going fully to Burnaboy.