Billboard celebrates Afrobeats’ global rise with a list of the 50 best songs that have shaped the genre. From early classics like Weird MC’s “Ijoya” to modern hits like Fireboy DML’s “Peru,” the countdown captures the vibrant energy and evolution of Afrobeats.

The list features iconic tracks from Nigerian legends like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido, alongside rising stars and African diaspora artists. It highlights the genre’s powerful blend of rhythm, culture, and storytelling that resonates worldwide.

From infectious beats to unforgettable lyrics, these 50 songs showcase why Afrobeats continues to dominate global music charts and influence generations everywhere.
From 50-1 below;

50. Ijoya — Weird MC (2006) 🇳🇬

49. Tonight — Nonso Amadi (2016) 🇳🇬

48. Dem Mama — Timaya (2005) 🇳🇬

47. Raise Da Roof — Jazzman Olofin & Adewale Ayuba (2004) 🇳🇬

46. Soweto — Victony & Tempoe (2022) 🇳🇬

45. Yahooze — Olu Maintain (2007) 🇳🇬

44. Oleku — Ice Prince & Brymo (2010) 🇳🇬

43. Buga — Kizz Daniel & Tekno (2022) 🇳🇬

42. People — Libianca (2022) 🇨🇲

41. Peace Be Unto You — Asake (2022) 🇳🇬

40. UNAVAILABLE — Davido ft. Musa Keys (2023) 🇳🇬🇿🇦

39. Shake Body — Skales (2014) 🇳🇬

38. Monalisa — Lojay & Sarz (2022) 🇳🇬

37. KU LO SA — Oxlade (2022) 🇳🇬

36. Kontrol — Maleek Berry (2016) 🇳🇬

35. Pana — Tekno (2016) 🇳🇬

34. Personally — P-Square (2013) 🇳🇬

33. Mad Over You — Runtown (2016) 🇳🇬

32. Dorobucci — Mavins (2014) 🇳🇬

31. Rush — Ayra Starr (2022) 🇳🇬

30. Killin Dem — Burna Boy ft. Zlatan (2019) 🇳🇬

29. SAD GIRLZ LUV MONEY — Amaarae & MOLIY (2020) 🇬🇭

28. Peru — Fireboy DML (2021) 🇳🇬

27. Iskaba — Wande Coal & DJ Tunez (2016) 🇳🇬

26. Skin Tight — Mr. Eazi ft. Efya (2015) 🇳🇬🇬🇭

25. Pakurumo — Wizkid (2011) 🇳🇬

24. Drogba (Joanna) — Afro B (2018) 🇬🇧

23. Bobo — Olamide (2015) 🇳🇬

22. Last Last — Burna Boy (2022) 🇳🇬

21. Eminado — Tiwa Savage & Don Jazzy (2013) 🇳🇬

20. Fada Fada — Phyno ft. Olamide (2016) 🇳🇬

19. Adonai — Sarkodie ft. Castro (2014) 🇬🇭

18. Azonto — Fuse ODG ft. Itz Tifanny (2013) 🇬🇭

17. Bumper to Bumper — Wande Coal (2008) 🇳🇬

16. Fall in Love — D’Banj (2008) 🇳🇬

15. Johnny — Yemi Alade (2013) 🇳🇬

14. Dami Duro — Davido (2011) 🇳🇬

13. Kiss Your Hand — R2bees ft. Wande Coal (2009) 🇳🇬🇬🇭

12. Gongo Aso — 9ice (2008) 🇳🇬

11. Olufunmi — Styl-Plus (2003) 🇳🇬

10. Chop My Money (Remix) — P-Square (2012) 🇳🇬

9. Ye — Burna Boy (2018) 🇳🇬

8. Fall — Davido (2017) 🇳🇬

7. Oliver Twist — D’banj (2011) 🇳🇬

6. love nwantiti — CKay (2019) 🇳🇬

5. Essence — Wizkid ft. Tems (2020) 🇳🇬

4. Calm Down — Rema (2022) 🇳🇬

3. Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix) — Flavour (2011) 🇳🇬

2. Ojuelegba — Wizkid (2014) 🇳🇬

1. African Queen — 2Baba (2004) 🇳🇬