Its International Happiness Day today, Monday, March 20, 2017.
With all that's going on in the world today, one would need everything he can get to bring some happiness into his or her life. Music is a huge factor that could spread this much needed happiness.
Gladly, Nigerian musicians have created some evergreen songs that sprinkle bits of happiness to the hearts of the listeners. The catchy lines, the beats and generally good vibes are some of the ingredients that make happy songs.
FalzĀ - Bahd baddo baddest
Released in 2016 by Falz, this song caught on due to the concept, hook and largely due to Davido's controversial line 'Mr Dele na my boy, Dele na my boy,'Ā directed at the popular publisher Dele Momodu.
Styl Plus ā Imagine that
Thoughthe storyline deals with heartbreak, Shifi, Zeal and Tunde made us forget that with their amazing vocals riding on a good instrumental.
"Everybody move your body now, forget about the blue day, Everybody move your body now, tomorrow is a good day."
Weird MC ā Ijo Ya
As the title of the song suggests, the femcee got everyone dancing to this. The song is that infectious.
2face ā African queen
2face Idibia got everyone's heart with this one - the guys inclusive. Its the power of a love anthem.
Mohits ā Ten Ten
The sweetness that is Wande Coal's voice makes the song a win, in addition to the contributing vocals from theĀ other Mohits crew Dr Sid, D'Prince and Kayswitch.
Dābanj ā Why me
Catchy chorus and youthful lyrics made this song catch like wildfire. "She said she wanted to be mine that my koko drives her wild....".
Evi Edna Ogholi ā Happy birthday
"Huuuuuuyay I wish you birthday, Huuuuuuyay very many many happy returns" The official birthday song for ages to come. End of story.
Naeto C ā Kini big deal
Super C Naeto rocked the airwaves with this hit song back in the days. Guaranteed to still make you feel good each time it comes up.
"Ki ni big deal, Ki ni big deal, shebi shebi we on fire."
Sound Sultan - Mathematics
Like a nursery rhyme, this socially conscious song by the naija ninja pervaded our ears and hearts, and played on like a melody for days.
"Everybody join jagbanjantis, solve mathematics...."
Davido - IF
Based on current trend, we just had to sneak this one by the Omo Baba Olowo in.
"30 billion for the account oh...versace and gucci for your body oh baby..." Davido be making a brother feel like a young Billy Gates in the making. That's one of the happy formulas of the Tekno produced song.