After extensive research, here are the top 10 songs from Nigerian popular group BTS that Nigerians are listening to.
Although it is hard to believe that BTS’s global primacy cannot be undermined, this has become evident with their appearances on the charts in various countries, one of them being Nigeria in Africa.
BTS’s growth in Africa has been documented, over time, by digital streaming platforms, one of which is Spotify. Spotify, which has conducted a well-documented research, revealed that the fans who listen to BTS have grown continuously because BTS are the most listened to Korean artists in Nigeria, South Africa and other African countries, highlighting that the year K-pop genre witnessed 93%. Increase throughout the year.
A year-end chart released by Spotify for K-Pop in Africa showed that BTS were the most streamed K-Pop artists in sub-Saharan Africa, with Nigeria being the third country that contributed the most to these streams. .
Given this, a survey was conducted to determine which BTS songs Nigerians listen to and why they choose them. Looking at the music of this famous group without understanding who they are and what they stand for doesn’t do them much justice to their artistry and creativity, which is why we’ll look at their history and growth to shed more light on what they stand for.
Who is BTS?
The global music sensation BTS is a Korean band consisting of seven talented individuals with the names of Kim Namjoon (RM), Kim Seokjin, Min Yoongi (Suga), Jung Hoseok (J-Hope), Park Jimin, Kim Taehyung (V) and Jeon. Jungkook.
The group, which was formed in 2010 but officially debuted in 2013, is a group that went on to challenge the prejudices and barriers set by the music industry in the West. The concert has continued to develop and break records in the music industry and has also impacted the lives of their fans (ARMY) with the message their music brings to social issues and how the artists have also continued to live their lives.
BTS has released various genres of music in three distinct languages, Korean, Japanese, and English. With over seven albums under their belts, they have managed to carve their way into the heart of fans even in Nigeria and here are the songs that made these Nigerian fans join BTS as a group and their music as a whole.
Here are the 10 amazing BTS songs that Nigerians are listening to today.
dynamite
The sensational group released a song that has become a source of joy for fans and music lovers during the pandemic in August 2020. Dynamite became BTS’ first all-English single which went on to break and set several records on charts in different parts of the world.
The upbeat disco song, which is heavily influenced by the sound of the 70s, encourages its listeners to embrace the little things and find comfort in enjoying them after the massive impact of COVID-19 on the lives of many people around the world.
Dynamite has hit the charts in various countries around the world and is currently certified Platinum in over 12 countries, including the US, UK, Japan, Korea and France.
The song also reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and also became the first song by a Korean artist to achieve a Billboard all-kill by hitting number one on the Billboard global 200 at the same time, it also became the first song by a Korean artist to receive a Grammy nomination for the artist as well.
Dynamite has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube and has also surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify as well.
ghee
(Remix featuring Megan Thee Stallion)
BTS redefined their uniqueness as the group took on a new challenge with the release of Butter in 2021. Butter became their second English-language single that shook the music industry for days. With over 100 million views on YouTube on its first day of release, Butter has also received platinum certifications in over four countries and has sold over 3 million physical copies following its release.
The hit song spent 6 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and featured Megan Thee Stallion on the remix. The hit song also earned them their second Grammy Award nomination and saw the group shock fans around the world with their unforgettable performance at the Grammys.
The hit song has over 800 million views on YouTube and crossed 1 billion streams on Spotify.
fire
A powerful message with a catchy melody was the main idea behind BTS’ smash hit ‘Fire’, which was released in May 2016. Fire which was one of the biggest tracks of the first compilation album titled ‘The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever’ recognizes the challenges faced by the individual in society today as well as the expectations of society as a whole; The song encourages individuals to break out of the norm and live the way they want to live. The Fire has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube on the two videos available on the platform, and has also surpassed 300 million views on Spotify.
Coldplay X BTS – MY Universe
An unlikely collaboration, Coldplay and BTS redefined music with their 2021 Grammy-nominated collaboration My Universe. A song that affirms that music transcends boundaries of language, distance, and cultural differences, it peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
“My Universe” has surpassed 800 million streams on Spotify and has also surpassed 260 million views on YouTube as well.
blood sweat tears
With no bad songs in their extensive discography, Blood, Sweat & Tears also finds its way onto our list. BTS embraced the storytelling of maturity and development into adulthood in the music video and the entire concept of the song. Blood, Sweat & Tears off the album “Wings” has surpassed 920 million views on YouTube and over 400 million streams on Spotify as well.
Boy With Luv (featuring Halsey)
Boy With Luv was a message from BTS to ARMY fans. The song, which features famous American singer Halsey, was released in April 2019 and is off the expanded Map Of The Soul: Persona playlist. The translation of the Korean name “작은 것들을 위한 시” of the song was as quiet as its lyrics and the catchy tone as it is titled “A Peom for Small Things” debuted and peaked on the Billboard hot 100 at number 8, it also debuted on the Billboard charts in Korea, Canada and Japan as well .
The song, which was also performed at the Billboard Music Awards, has been certified Platinum in various countries, including the United States, Korea, Australia, and Mexico. Boy With Luv has also been certified gold in more than 4 countries, namely Canada, Italy, Colombia and France. It is also certified Silver in the UK as well.
Boy With Luv has surpassed 1.2 billion streams on YouTube and has also surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, making it the third song from BTS’ massive catalog to achieve the feat.
Idol
(remix featuring Nicki Minaj)
IDOL by BTS released their 2018 album Love Yourself: Answer, and the group took a new challenge with the introduction of African vocal and dance steps to their music. The song had a rich blend of South Korean traditional instruments, which were infused into the rich South African house music style called Gqom.
Aside from the sound, the message behind the music was evident in the lyrics; BTS has focused on inspiring people to embrace themselves for who they are, who they were, and who they will be in the future, regardless of the flaws and mistakes one might make.
The song, whose music video has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube, officially debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 11 and has been certified Platinum in the US, Korea and Japan. The hit song was also certified silver in the UK and gold in Australia. The remix of the hit song continued to feature famous American rapper Nicki Minaj.
tonic
With over 750 million views on YouTube and 290 million streams on Spotify, Dope by BTS makes our list of the top 10 songs Nigerians listen to most. A song that talks about how much effort the seven talented artists put into their craft and how hard they worked to be at the level they were before it was released. The hit song was released in 2015 and has continued to be a song that challenges nepotism and glorifies the hard work everyone puts into their craft.
Spring day
The soothing and relaxing song “Spring Day” makes the list of the best songs Nigerians listen to by BTS. The reason for this is not far fetched because “Spring Day” is a song with a hidden message and huge symbolism. Spring Day was a nostalgic and emotional song about love, loss and longing.
It was a song of condolence for families who lost children in the tragic Sewol ferry accident, which shocked South Korea and prompted a period of mourning in 2014.
Although released three years after the accident, the song’s message has been carried over the years, and it became the longest-charting song on the weekly Melon chart after spending over 130 weeks on the chart after its release.
BTS’s Jin told Esquire in an exclusive interview in 2020 that the song was about the tragic accident and also about yearning.
He said:
“It is about a sad event, as I said, but it is also about longing,”
“I like to look back and get lost in it.”
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