4 Nigerian Musicians With Fantastic Comeback Songs

Over the years, we have seen the return of some popular Nigerian singers in who have been absent from the music scene for a while, and it’s obvious that there’s something special about the song choice with which they all made their return.

Sometimes an artist needs to go away for a while for fans to truly appreciate them. Here’s is a list of some interesting comeback songs and artiste stories that left some viral social media buzz within and aftermath of their release.

SKIIBII’S ‘DAZ HOW STAR DO’

After a drawn out career that included a rumoured death narrative and lots of more controversies, Skiibii finally gave music lovers in Nigeria something to be proud of.

Skiibii called the song ‘Sensima’, a smooth unforgettable Afrobeat vibe laced with street lingo and a beat to die for. ‘Sensima’s’ viral success was later attributed to the presence of lyrical maestro, Reekado Banks thereon , but that couldn’t dampen the genius of the song which easily ruled 2018 and a good part of 2019.

Finally he hit a fast-flowing, high-rise wave with a feature that involved Teni Makanaki titled; ‘Daz How Star Do’ and therefore the whole world sat up and paid attention.

If there was ever favorite for comeback songs by a Nigerian, ‘Daz How Star Do’ would be it. The result was a worldwide buzz so big that the song became bigger than the artiste; a feat in itself.

CYNTHIA MORGAN

A list of the most important sounds of the 2000s would have Cynthia Morgan located comfortably within the top five. She was signed to a record label owned by Jude Okoye.

Several years down the road and lots of conversations later, the talented queen of reggae dancehall took flight, leaving a well-structured legacy behind.

She soon came back, amidst a social media storm and got industry support as regards how she was ‘treated’ by her former management. The resultant comeback song that she recorded was expected to interrupt new grounds and whirl her back to the spotlight but sadly didn’t do much.

The song, ‘Hustle’ documented her side of the story without losing Cynthia Morgan’s signature dancehall vibe. Whether it had been the absence of a backbone support for the new release or a scarcity of adequate PR or a mixture of both, Cynthia Morgan’s comeback song delivered a first-rate giddy tune and catchy lyrics that didn’t get the maximum amount attention it deserved.

TERRY G’S ‘ADURA’

Something is to be said about Terry G’s fierce resilience. The Akpako hit maker known for viral tracks like ‘free madness’ and ‘Ginjah’ went ‘undercover’ sometime in 2011 but resurfaced again around 2015 and has since been dispensing his signature-type tracks, although with minimal effect.

His official comeback song would need to be his 2020 release titled ‘Adura’ which features Skiibii; a track dripping with the compulsory prayer ambience that a typical hustler conjures on their way to finding success.

The mid-tempo vibe pours out with a rhythmic simplicity that wins your heart initially listen. If his subsequent musical offerings are anything like ‘Adura’s’ comeback success, then we are certain a nostalgic journey with the undisputed ‘King of Ginjah.’

MAY D’S ‘LOWO LOWO’

May D was somebody fixture sometime within the 2000s, rolling with the likes of the P-Square twins who helped him broker a worldwide feature with the amazing Akon.

But within his growing success, the P-Square twins dropped him sort of a hot plate of jollof rice and that we instantly lost track of him. There were a couple of half-hearted attempts by May D to prove himself, but that’s all they were; attempts.

The last we heard of the ‘sure boy’ crooner before his recent comeback was that he was working as an uber driver somewhere outside Nigeria That was before award winning artiste, Davido walked into his life and with the stroke of a pen, added him to the DMW family.

The comeback song of choice that came within the wake of May D’s return was a gorgeous rendition titled ‘Lowo lowo’ which loosely translated means, ‘have money.’

The fast-tempo, Afrobeat track tells the raw story of how people didn’t believe he could ever make it again and make money. An amazing comeback song, if there was ever any.

So if there’s ever a time that your favourite musician gets lost within the timeline of musical releases; maybe, just maybe they’re locked up somewhere working to craft some perfect comeback songs or they are dealing with life challenges.