Christmas is just around the corner, and you know what that means — it’s time to grab your partner, put on that pyjamas, and mount Christmas trees and lights. But, let’s be real, the same old Christmas playlist can get pretty stale. That’s why we’re shaking things up with a special Afrobeats edition of our #BumpThis this week.
Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party, or just need some fresh tunes to get you in the mood, this playlist is guaranteed to bring the heat.
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas — Timi Dakolo
Is the harmattan blowing stronger in your area? Are your plans for Detty December in conversation? Are Christmas trees shining everywhere you turn to? These are the symptoms of the Christmas season. This is the song for you.
Christmas Is Here — Teni
Teni Makanaki hopes that Christmas is exciting, satisfying, and filled with love and happiness. With her lyrics calmly delivered and melodies carefully placed on the guitar strings, she sounds the celebratory mood of Yuletide.
Keresimesi — Mo’cheeda
The wait for Keresimesi (Yoruba for Christmas) is almost over. Until then, let Mo’cheedah’s call on the masses to rejoice for Christ is born fill the airwaves. Following in the footsteps of the likes of Mariah Carey Mo’cheedah even made a 5-track EP titled True Christmas under Knighthouse Entertainment in 2013.
Olugbala (Saviour) — Tosinger
Tosinger sings about the symbolism of Christmas—the birth of the world’s saviour—according to the Christian faith. She interpolates the popular Yoruba Christmas song “Abi Olugbala Kan Fun Wa” to add local and nostalgic flavours. This song reminds one of Christmas carols in primary school.
Yellow Christmas — Moelogo
Moelogo takes, likely, his favourite bright colour—yellow—and adds more vibrancy to the already red Christmas. This is a toast to Christmas and everyone who celebrates it.
Xmas — Yonda
Yonda taps into his white-garment church influence to open this jumpy song about Christmas. He declares December 25th his day of miracles, blessings, and good tidings.
Keresimesi — Skales
When Skales was signed to Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) and still actively rapped, “Keresimesi” was one of the songs he churned out. Although the song may be unpopular, the Wizkid-assisted chorus will guarantee a head-bop. From manifesting that money and babes come with Christmas to filling stomachs, this song captures young people’s expectations of yuletide.
Jingle Bell Bell — Tunde Ednut feat. M.I, Orezi & Falz
Tunde Ednut grabs singer Orezi and rappers M.I and Falz for a follow-up version of his 2012 star-studded “Jingle Bell” song. Although not close to its OG version, its recency and features add a new spice to the song.
Merry Christmas O! — Yemi Alade
This song gives the compliment of the season. If the jollification of Christmas and its other merries are what you are here for, Yemi Alade made this song for you.
I’ll Give You Love This Christmas — Ric Hassani
As other people share gifts during the festive period, Mr. Ric Hassani plans to share his love with his lover. Whether kind gestures of romance or bedroom loving, this is a warm song for Christmas.
