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Sincerely, Benson
Studio album by
Bnxn
Released5 October 2023 (2023-10-05)
Recorded2023
Genre
Length43:40
Label
Producer
Bnxn chronology
Bad Since '97
(2022) 		Sincerely, Benson
(2023) 		RnB
(2024)
Singles from Sincerely, Benson
  1. "Gwagwalada"
    Released: 15 February 2023
  2. "Pray"
    Released: 10 May 2023
  3. "Sweet Tea"
    Released: 6 September 2023

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]

Background

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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 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]

Promotion

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Before the album's release, BNXN released the singles "Pray", "Sweet Tea (Aduke)", and "Gwagwalada", the latter featuring Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez.[14] On 7 September 2023, he released "Sweet Tea (Aduke)" while announcing the then-forthcoming album.[15] By the time of the album's release, music videos for "Gwagwalada" and "Pray" had accumulated over 25 million combined views.[5]

BNXN further promoted Sincerely, Benson with the Sincerely, BNXN Tour, which began on 15 October 2023 in Chicago and concluded on 12 November 2023 in Toronto. The tour included stops in Washington, D.C., New York City, Atlanta and Los Angeles, among other cities.[5]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pulse Nigeria7.0/10[16]
NotJustOk7.1/10[17]
Premium Times7.0/10[18]

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”.[16]

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”.[17]

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”.[18]

Track listing

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Sincerely, Benson track listing[19][20]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."My Life"Daniel BensonDenzl (Producer), Malik Bawa & Jofis3:00
2."Best of Me"BensonJAE53:51
3."Maximum Damage" (featuring Headie One)Benson, Irving AdjeiATG Musick2:51
4."Mukulu"BensonSAK PASE & KheilStone2:43
5."Gwagwalada" (with Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez)
Sarz3:08
6."Pidgin & English"Benson & MAGIC!Sarz3:38
7."Sweet Tea (Aduke)"BensonSAK PASE & KheilStone2:29
8."Realize" (featuring taves)
  • Benson
  • taves
Davinchiii2:13
9."Party Don't Stop"BensonLeriQ2:42
10."Right Energy"BensonATG Musick & Jester2:34
11."PRAY"BensonMagicsticks2:57
12."Say My Name"BensonTempoe3:12
13."Toxic"BensonGuiltyBeatz, SAK PASE & BlaiseBeatz2:36
14."Regret" (featuring 2Baba)Benson, Innocent IdibiaBlaiseBeatz3:14
15."Final Answer" (featuring Popcaan[21])Benson, Andrae SutherlandLeandro "Dro" Hidalgo2:32
Total length:43:40

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for Sincerely, Benson
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Nigeria Albums (TurnTable)[22] 2

Release history

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Region Date Format Version Label Ref
Various 5 October 2023 CD, digital download Standard
  • TYE
  • Empire Distribution
  • Empire
 [23][24]

References

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  1. ^ Nelson, C.J. (19 July 2023). "Bnxn Is Looking to Be Legendary". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  2. ^ Okon, Wongo (10 October 2023). "Bnxn Peels Back The Curtain With Complete Honesty On 'Sincerely, Benson'". Uproxx. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  3. ^ Kanmodi, Funmilayo (17 October 2023). "BNXN records huge debut on the Billboard charts with 'Sincerely Benson'". NotJustOk. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  4. ^ Scott, Jimi (7 October 2023). "BNXN ARRIVES WITH HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT ALBUM 'SINCERELY, BENSON'". GRM Daily. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  5. ^ a b c Laketu, Adedayo (5 October 2023). "BNXN Delivers His Much-Anticipated Album 'Sincerely, Benson'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  6. ^ Abiosun, Anjolaoluwa (5 September 2023). "BNXN Set To Tell His Truth In Forthcoming Album 'Sincerely, Benson'". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  7. ^ Wonderlist, Music (23 October 2023). "Wonderlist Skepta". Wonderland Magazine. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  8. ^ Native, The (5 October 2023). "OUR FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF BNXN'S DEBUT ALBUM, 'SINCERELY, BENSON'". The Native. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  9. ^ Grant, Shawn (17 November 2023). "BNXN TAPS HEADIE ONE, KIZZ DANIEL, POPCAAN + MORE FOR VULNERABLE DEBUT ALBUM, SINCERELY BENSON". The Source. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  10. ^ Kyann-Sian, Williams (11 October 2023). "BNXN: meet the next Afrofusion superstar". NME. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  11. ^ Nattoo, Micheal (30 November 2023). "Full List: Asake is Spotify's most-streamed Nigerian artist for 2023". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  12. ^ Fasan, Yewande (20 January 2024). "BNXN reacts as debut song 'Sincerely, Benson' spends 14 weeks on Apple's Top 10". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  13. ^ Fasan, Yewande (7 October 2023). "Burna Boy inspired album title 'Sincerely, Benson' – BNXN". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  14. ^ "BNXN Releases Long-Awaited Debut Album "Sincerely, Benson"". BellaNaija. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
  15. ^ Laketu, Adedayo (7 September 2023). "BNXN Drops New Single "Sweet Tea" About a Love That Could Be". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
  16. ^ a b Adebiyi, Adeayo (6 October 2023). "BNXN's introspection on 'Sincerely, BNXN' is stunted by monotony". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  17. ^ a b Utere, Naomi (6 October 2023). "BNXN offers a diverse soundscape in 'Sincerely, Benson'". NotJustOk. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  18. ^ a b Kalu, Esther (21 October 2023). "ALBUM REVIEW: 'Sincerely', BNXN's album artistry elevated through collaborations". Premium Times. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  19. ^ Orimemi, Victory (6 October 2023). "DOWNLOAD: BNXN unveils debut album 'Sincerely, Benson'". TheCable. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  20. ^ "Sincerely, Benson by BNXN". Genius. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
  21. ^ Nattoo, Micheal (6 October 2023). "BNXN Delivers His Much-Anticipated Album 'Sincerely, Benson'". Dancehall Magazine. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  22. ^ "Nigeria Top 50 Albums". TurnTable. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  23. ^ "BNXN releases debut album 'Sincerely, Benson'". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  24. ^ "Sincerely, Benson". Apple Music. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
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