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. Its data, published by ''TurnTable'' magazine, is based collectively on each single's weekly physical and digital sales, as well as airplay and streaming. At the end of a year, ''TurnTable'' publishes an annual list of the 50 most successful songs throughout that year on its top 50 charts based on the information published on 30, and 31 December 2021 in ''TurnTable'', and calculated with data from January 4, 2021, to December 13, 2021. ''

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hosted an End Year roundtable countdown. The year-end countdown was broadcast live on 27 December, and 28 December at 18:00 WAT on Triller TV. Its first roundtable edition features includes Chuka Obi, Fawehinmi “Foza” Oyinkansola, Daniel Owolabi, Titi Adesanya, Adeayo Adebiyi, Ini Baderinwa, Edwin Okolo, and Kolapo Oladapo on its two episodes.

History

On 30 December 2021, ''TurnTable'' magazine editors Kayode Babatola and Temitope Babatola released the highlights of the ''TurnTable'' Top 50 in 2021. Davido emerged as artist of the year in 2021, for the second time in a role, after leading ''TurnTable'' End of the Year Top 50 of 2020.

Omah Lay Stanley Omah Didia, known professionally as Omah Lay, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He gained widespread recognition in early 2020 after his self-produced single, "Bad Influence", went viral on social media. He is also known for being fea ...

became 2021 top songwriter, and his song "Godly", became 2021 top song of the year, top YouTube song, top Afro-pop song, top Nigerian song on Kenya radio, top Boomplay song, and top television song.

CKay Chukwuka Ekweani (born 16 July 1995), better known by his stage name Ckay (stylised as CKay), is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and record producer signed to Warner Music South Africa, and Atlantic Records. He was formerly signed to Chocolate Cit ...

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Love Nwantiti "Love Nwantiti" is a song by Nigerian singer and songwriter CKay, released in 2019 as the second track from his second extended play ''Ckay the First'' by Chocolate City through Warner Music Group. A remix of the song titled "Love Nwantiti (A ...

" was the top global Nigerian song of 2021.

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, and Fireboy DML "History", became 2021's top melodic Rap/Trap song.

Ladipoe Ladipo Eso popularly known as Ladipoe or Poe is a Nigerian Rapper & musician. On 28 February 2017, Ladipoe signed a record deal with Mavin Records. He rose to prominence with the song "Feel Alright" where he got featured by SDC "Show Dem Camp". ...

, and Buju "Feeling", became 2021's Hip-Hop/Rap song, top Spotify song, and top Audiomack song. Olamide, became 2021's top Hip-Hop/Rap artist, top Audiomack artist, and top Boomplay artist. Davido became 2021's top YouTube artist, top Afro-pop artist, top airplay artist, top television artist, and top radio artist. Fave "Baby Riddim" became 2021's top song by emerging artist. Dai Verse's "Your Body (Cocaine)" became 2021's top song by an emerging artist (male). Seyi Vibez became 2021 top emerging artist.

Wizkid Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. A prominent figure in the modern-day Afrobeats music scene, Wizkid is regarded as one of the biggest and most influential Afri ...

became 2021's top Apple Music artist, and his song "

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" became top R&B song, top Nigerian song on South Africa radio, and top Apple Music song. Wizkid's " Ojuelegba" became 2021's top catalog radio song (Nigeria). Chike became 2021's top R&B artist.

Tems Temilade Openiyi (born 11 June 1995), known professionally as Tems, is a Nigerian singer. She rose to prominence after she was featured on Wizkid's 2020 single "Essence," which reached the top ten of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 after the releas ...

became 2021's top Alternative artist, and her song "

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" became 2021's top Alternative song. DJ Kaywise "High Way", became 2021's top Airplay song, and top Radio song. Mariah Carey " All I Want for Christmas Is You" became 2021's top catalog radio song (International).

Burna Boy Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (born 2 July 1991), known professionally as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. He rose to stardom in 2012 after releasing "Like to Party", the lead single from his debut studio album, ''L.I. ...

"Anybody" became 2021's top Nigeria song on Tanzania radio.

Patoranking Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie (born 27 May, 1990), better known by his stage name Patoranking, is a Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Ijegun-Egba Satellite Town, Patoranking hails from Onicha, Ebonyi State. He starte ...

"Abule" became 2021's top Nigeria song on Ghana radio. King Promise "Slow Down" became 2021's top African television song.

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"Dimension" became 2021's top International television song.

Gyakie Jacqueline Acheampong (born 16 December 1999), known professionally as Gyakie, is a Ghanaian R&B and afro-fusion singer. In 2019, Gyakie released her first single titled "Love is Pretty", which paved the way for another single, "Never Like Th ...

"Forvever (remix)" became 2021's top African song (radio), and top International song.

Justin Bieber Justin Drew Bieber ( ; born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer. Bieber is recognized for his genre-melding musicianship and has played an influential role in modern-day popular music. He was discovered by American record executive Scooter ...

became 2021's top International artist, and his song "

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" became top International radio song.

K1 De Ultimate K1 De Ultimate (born Wasiu Omogbolahan Olasunkanmi Adewale Ayinde Marshal , 3 March 1957), is a Nigerian Fuji musician. He popularized a brand of the fuji genre based on the work of the fuji creator Ayinde Barrister known as Talazo fuji that a ...

"Adé Orí Òkin" became 2021's top traditional song. The Cavemen became 2021's top Traditional artist.

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and Anderson .Paak) became 2021's top International group/duo.

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became 2021's top Gospel artist, and his song "Cultural Praise Volume 1" became top Gospel song.

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"Bounce" became 2021's top Deezer song. Dangbana Republik and

Bella Shmurda Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi (born 27 January 1996), professionally known as Bella Shmurda, is a Nigerian singer. He rose to prominence with the release of the song "Vision 2020", and a follow-up remix which featured Nigeria rapper Olamide. Early l ...

's "Rush" became 2021's top Triller song.

Joeboy Joseph Akinwale (born 21 May 1997), known professionally as Joeboy, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Mr Eazi of the record label emPawa Africa discovered him in 2017. His musical genres are Afro-pop and R&B. He was born in Lagos State, Niger ...

became 2021's top Triller artist.

Kizz Daniel Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, (born 1 May 1994) better known by his stage name Kizz Daniel, is a Yoruba singer and songwriter. He is best known for his singles " Woju" and "Yeba". He went by the stage name Kiss Daniel prior to changing it in May ...

"Lie" became 2021's top TikTok song.

Tempoe Michael Chigozie Alagwu, better known by his stage name Tempoe, is a Nigerian record producer, DJ, singer and songwriter. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, he is popularly known for the tag "MÄD!", at the beginning or end of all his music productions. ...

became 2021's top producer.

Year-end list

References

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