Throwback: 100+ Top List of 1960s to 1990s Nigerian Old School Music

Nigerian Old School Music – Nigeria has a rich and diverse musical heritage, with a vibrant history that spans decades.

The country’s old school music scene, especially during the 1960s to 1990s, produced timeless classics that continue to resonate with music enthusiasts today.

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This comprehensive list showcases some of the most iconic tracks that have left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s musical landscape.

1. Bobby Benson – Taxi Driver
2. Water no Get Enemy – Fela Kuti
3. Mammy water – Sir victor Uwaifo
4. Cardinal Rex Lawson – Jolly Papa
5. Wrinkars Experience – Fuel For Love
6. African Style- Bright Chimezie
7. Fire in soweto – Sonny Okosun
8. Papa’s Land – Sonny Okosun
9. Ebenezer Obey – Edumare soro mi dayo
10. Joromi – Victor Uwaifo
11. Time na Money – Mike Okri
12. Lady – Fela Kuti
13. Oko mi ye – Stella Monye
14. Happy Birthday – Evi Edna Ogoli Okosi
15. Send down the Rain: Majek Fashek
16. Aparo – Tunji Oyelana
17. Peoples Club – Oliver De Coque
18. Ngozi – Felix Liberty
19. Whats gonna be gonna – Bongos Ikwe
20. I love my country – Tunji Oyelana & Wole Soyinka
21. Osondi owendi – Osadebe
22. Eddie okonta – Sawa Sawa
23. Sweet Mother – Prince Nico Mbarga
24. Baby Jowo – Dr Victor Olaiya
25. Ise aje – I.K. Dairo
26. Veno Marioghae – Nigeria Go Survive
27. Ketekete – Ebenezer Obey
28. Funmi Adams – Nigeria is my County
29. Dele Ojo – Iya ni wura
30. Ina Ran – Haruna Ishola & His Apala Group
31. Oriental brother’s – Chi Awu Out
32. Hubert Ogunde – Oni Moto
33. I need someone – Kris Okotie
34. Oby Onyioha – I Want to Feel Your Love
35. Ever Liked My Person – Christie Essien Igbokwe
36. Biri Ka Mbiri, Pt. 3 – Chief Dr. Oliver De Coque
37. Lorine Okotie – Love Medicine
38. Asiko – Tyna Onwudiwe
39. Ayinla Omowura – National Census 1973
40. Dora Ifudu – When Will it Be Right Time
41. It’s Time For Juju Music – Admiral Dele Abiodun
42. Iya mi – Christien essien Igbokwe
43. Omo Ode De – Emperor Pick Peters
44. Ololufe Mi – Orlando Julius Ekemode
45. CAC choir – Odun lo sopin o
46. Ace – Shina Peters
47. Roy Chicago – Olowo Gba’ya Ole
48. Iyawo Asiko – Orlando Owoh
49. Mike Ejeagha – Ome Ka Agu
50. One Love – Onyeka Owenu
51. Make Nigeria Better – KSA and Nigerian All stars
52. Iwaju lokan mi – KSA
53. Identity – Oliver De Coque
54. Rumba style – Ras Kimono
55. Heart of stone – Oritz Wiliki
56. Rosie – Blakky
57. Cock crow at dawn – Bongos Ikwe
58. Biri ka’m biri – Oliver De Coque
59. Baby Kilode – Dizzy K Falola
60. Ziga ha ozi – Sunny Okosun
61. Under pressure – Ras Kimono
62. Wait for me – KSA & Onyeka Onwenu
63. Seun Rere – Christy Essien Igbokwe
64. Eddie Kwansa – Peacock Int’l Band
65. Orlando Julius – Adara
66. Iya mi – Christie Essien Igbokwe
67. Iyawo Asiko – Orlando Owoh
68. Papa Bless Me – Isaac Black
69. Make You Dey Look Well – Edna Okoli
70. Stop the Fight – Edna Okoli
71. Cloud 7 – Beautiful woman
72. Omoge – Mike Okri
73. Fela Anikulapo Kuti – Shakara
74. Sonny Okosun – Which Way Nigeria
75. Onyeka Onwenu – Ekwe
76. Fela Anikulapo Kuti – Yellow Fever
77. Tunji Oyelana – Alaru T’onje Buredi
78. Ebenezer Obey – Olomi
79. Dr Olando Owoh – Kangaroo
80. Dizzy K. Falola – Excuse Me Baby
81. Ofege – Try & Love
82. Alex Zitto – Walakolombo
83. Salawa Abeni – This is waka music
84. Chris Mba – Baby Don’t Cry
85. Bright Chimezie – African Style
86. Felix Liberty – Ifeoma
87. Mike Okiri – Omoge
88. Evi Edna Ogholi – Obaro
89. Dr Victor Olaiya – iye Jemila
90. Kill Me With Love – Jide Obi
91. Oritz Wiliki – Heart Of Stone
92. Harry Mosco – Sugar Cane Baby
93. Alex O- Celebrate
94. Prince Adekunle – AYE Nreti Eleya
95. Prince Adekunle – Tell Me that You Love me baby
96. Dora Ifudu – When Will it Be Right Time
97. Tunji Oyelana – Alaru T’onje Buredi
98. Sunny Ade – Syncro System
99. Ik Dairo- Feso Jaiye
100. B L O – Native Doctor
101. Adawa Supper – Dele Abiodun
102. Kayode Fashola – Rantiomo Eni Tiwo NSe
103. Fire – Lijadu Sisters
104. Ketekete – Ebenezer Obey
105. Dauda Epoakara – My Mother
106. Mandy Ojugbana – Taxi Driver
107. Wasiu Ayinde – Talazo Fuji
108. Segun Bucknor – Adebo
109. Ayinde Barrister – Fuji Gabage III
110. Cloud 7 – Searching
111. Kollington Ayinla – Ijo Yoyo
112. Fella Kuti – Suffering & Smiling.
113. won Kerry si number wa – Fatayi Rolling Dollar
114. Board Members – Ebenezer obey
115. Logba logba – Orlando Owoh
116. Challenge Cup – Ayinla Omowura
117. Na poor I poor – Tunde Nightingale
118. Owere elejigbo – lijadu Sisters
119. Guguru perere – Tunji Oyelana
120. Yegede – Yusuf Olatunji
121. Olomori – Olu fajemirokun
122. Back to the basics – Esse Agesse
123. Oun Toba Dara – Funmi Adams
124. Consolidation – kwam 1
125. Segun Bucknor – Who Say I Tire
126. Paulson Kalu – Poor Man Life
127. Celestine Ukwu – Ije Enu
128. Dan maraya – Ginger Bashi

This list, spanning across various genres like Afrobeat, highlife, juju, and funk, reflects the diversity and creativity of Nigerian musicians during this period. Each track tells a unique story, capturing the essence of Nigerian culture, history, and social issues.

These Nigerian Old School Music were not only musically groundbreaking but also carried powerful messages, addressing social and political themes relevant to the times.

They provided a platform for artists to express their creativity and advocate for change, making a lasting impact on both the Nigerian music industry and society as a whole.

Nigeria’s old school music classics continue to inspire contemporary artists and music lovers worldwide. As we revisit these timeless tunes, we celebrate the artistic legacy of the musicians who paved the way for the thriving music scene that Nigeria enjoys today.

Their contributions have shaped the nation’s cultural identity and left an enduring imprint on the global music landscape.