Billboard has released its list of the Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All-Time with 2Face’s “African Queen” ranked as the number one Best Afrobeats song.
The list curated by Billboard staff has Wizkid as the only artist with double entries in the top 10, with “Ojuelegba” at number 2 and “Essence” featuring Tems at number 5.
Other notable artists in the top 10 include Rema with “Calm Down” at number 4, Favour with “Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)” at number 3, and CKay with “Love Nwantiti” at number 6.
The list is dominated by Nigerian artists, but Ghanaian stars Fuse ODG and Sarkodie also made appearances with “Azonto” featuring Itz Tiffany at number 18 and “Adonai” featuring Castro at number 19, respectively.
Yemi Alade is the highest-ranked female lead artist on the list with “Johnny” at number 15.
Other notable songs 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 list also features songs from Wande Coal, Phyno, and Davido, showcasing the diversity and richness of Afrobeats music.
