Billboard has released its list of the Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All-Time, with 2Face’s “African Queen” taking the number one spot.
Wizkid is the only artist with two entries in the top 10, placing “Ojuelegba” at number 2 and “Essence” featuring Tems at number 5.
Other top 10 hits include Favour’s “Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)” at number 3, Rema’s “Calm Down” at number 4, and CKay’s “Love Nwantiti” at number 6.
While Nigerian artistes dominate the list, Ghanaian stars also made appearances: Fuse ODG’s “Azonto” featuring Itz Tiffany is at number 18, and Sarkodie’s “Adonai” featuring Castro is at number 19.
Yemi Alade is the highest-ranked female lead artist, with “Johnny” at number 15.
Additional notable entries in the top 20 include Styl-Plus’ “Olufunmi” at number 11, 9ice’s “Gongo Aso” at number 12, and P-Square’s “Do Me” at number 13.
The top 20 also features hits from Wande Coal, Phyno, and Davido, highlighting the diversity and global appeal of Afrobeats music.
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