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| Released | 5 October 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
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| Length | 43:29 | |||
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Sincerely, Benson is the debut [1] studio album of Nigerian singer Bnxn [2] which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard World Albums chart. [3] [4]
The 15-track album was released on 5 October 2023, through T.Y.E, and Empire Music. [5] Sincerely, Benson is the follow up album of Bad Since '97 extended play. [6] The album included guest appearances from Nigerian indigenous artists such as Headie One, Kizz Daniel, Seyi Vibez, taves, 2Baba and Popcaan. [7] It also features producers such as Jae5, Blaisebeatz, Sarz, Dro, Tempoe, Magicsticks, ATG, LeriQ, Davinchiii and Denzl. The album is a mixture of Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, Amapiano, Dancehall and Gospel. [8] [9] [10] Sincerely, Benson was among the list of the most streamed albums in Nigeria. [11] On an interview with Nandy Mabiba from Apple Music Radio Africa, Bnxn noted that his album title Sincerely, Benson was inspired by Burna Boy. Sincerely Benson stayed on the Apple Music top 10 charts for 14 weeks. [12] [13] In 2024, Bnxn announced the release of a deluxe version of the Sincerely Benson album on social media. [14]
The Sincerely, Benson Tour will make stops in a number of locations, including Washington, D.C., New York City, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, between 15 October and 12 November. [5]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "My Life" | Daniel Benson | 3:00 |
| 2. | "Best of Me" | Benson | 3:51 |
| 3. | "Maximum Damage" (featuring Headie One) | Benson, Irving Adjei | 2:51 |
| 4. | "Mukulu" | Benson | 2:43 |
| 5. | "Gwagwalada" (featuring Kizz Daniel, Seyi Vibez) | 3:08 | |
| 6. | "Pidgin & English" | Benson | 3:38 |
| 7. | "Sweet Tea" (featuring Aduke) | Benson, Aduke | 2:29 |
| 8. | "Realize" (featuring taves) |
| 2:13 |
| 9. | "Party Don't Stop" | Benson | 2:42 |
| 10. | "Right Energy" | Benson | 2:34 |
| 11. | "PRAY" | Benson | 2:57 |
| 12. | "Say My Name" | Benson | 3:12 |
| 13. | "Toxic" | Benson | 2:36 |
| 14. | "Regret" (featuring 2Baba) | Benson, Innocent Idibia | 3:14 |
| 15. | "Final Answer" (featuring Popcaan [16] ) | Benson, Andrae Sutherland | 2:32 |
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Pulse Nigeria | 7.0/10 [17] |
| NotJustOk | 7.1/10 [18] |
| Premium Times | 7.0/10 [19] |
Adeayo Adebiyi, a music reporter for Pulse Nigeria stated that “Overall, 'Sincerely, BNXN' is an introspective body of work that delivers impressive penmanship and smooth delivery that has earned BNXN the admiration of fans and the respect of his colleagues”. [17]
Reviewing for NotJustOk , Utere Naomi stated that “In terms of theme and delivery, 'Sincerely, Benson' aptly lives up to its name. The songs authentically reflect BNXN's life and style, providing listeners with a genuine glimpse into his world. However, there's room for improvement, and BNXN could benefit from further honing his craft”. [18]
Esther Kalu from Premium Times stated that “Based on personal observations while following BNXN’s journey, he goes out more in collaborations than his solos. In that light, this review compared BNXN’s solo tracks and features in the Sincerely Benson album. It showed that he shines better in collaborative than solo songs”. [19]
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Nigeria Albums ( TurnTable ) [20] | 2 |
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref |
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| Various | 5 October 2023 | CD, Music download|digital download | Standard |
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