Billboard has released its definitive list of the Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time, with 2Face Idibia’s iconic hit “African Queen” claiming the number one spot.
Wizkid stands out as the only artist with two entries in the top 10: “Ojuelegba” at No. 2 and “Essence” (featuring Tems) at No. 5.
Other standout entries include:
- Favour’s “Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)” at No. 3
- Rema’s “Calm Down” at No. 4
- CKay’s “Love Nwantiti” at No. 6
The rest of the top 10 is filled with Nigerian powerhouses:
- D’banj – “Oliver Twist”
- Davido – “Fall”
- Burna Boy – “Ye”
- P-Square – “Chop My Money (Remix)” feat. Akon
While Nigerian artists dominate the chart, Ghanaian stars Fuse ODG and Sarkodie made it into the top 20 with “Azonto” (feat. Itz Tiffany) at No. 18 and “Adonai” (feat. Castro) at No. 19.
Other notable entries just outside the top 10 include:
- Styl-Plus – “Olufunmi” (No. 11)
- 9ice – “Gongo Aso” (No. 12)
- P-Square – “Do Me” (No. 13)
- Davido – “Dami Duro” (No. 14)
- Yemi Alade – “Johnny” (No. 15), making her the highest-ranked female lead artist
- Wande Coal – “Bumper to Bumper” (No. 17)
- Phyno feat. Olamide – “Fada Fada” (No. 20)
The full list reflects the global impact of Afrobeats, with Nigerian artists leading the charge and a few standout contributions from across the continent.