Billboard has released a thrilling staff-curated list of the 50 best Afrobeats songs of all time, highlighting ranks 50 to 11. The selection features iconic hits like Weird MC’s “Ijoya” and Davido’s “Dami Duro,” showcasing the genre’s rich blend of traditional and modern sounds.
This countdown celebrates Afrobeats’ vibrant energy and global influence, spotlighting artists like Timaya, Phyno, and Sarkodie who have pushed the genre worldwide. Fans eagerly await the announcement of the top 10 songs to cap off this exciting tribute.
Billboard’s list underscores Afrobeats’ growing impact as a dominant force in global music, honoring both its history and future. List of the songs;
50. Weird MC — “Ijoya” (1996)
49. Nonso Amadi — “Tonight” (2016)
48. Timaya — “Dem Mama” (2008)
47. P-Square — “Do Me” (2007)
46. Simi — “Joromi” (2014)
45. Asa — “Jailer” (2008)
44. Olamide — “Wo!!” (2017)
43. Rema — “Dumebi” (2019)
42. Tiwa Savage — “Kele Kele Love” (2010)
41. Mr Eazi — “Leg Over” (2017)
40. Burna Boy — “Ye” (2018)
39. 2Baba (2Face Idibia) — “African Queen” (2004)
38. Seyi Shay — “Right Now” (2015)
37. Wizkid — “Jaiye Jaiye” (feat. Femi Kuti) (2013)
36. Keziah Jones — “African Boy” (1995)
35. Ladipoe — “Know You” (feat. Simi) (2019)
34. Teni — “Case” (2018)
33. Omah Lay — “Bad Influence” (2020)
32. Joeboy — “Baby” (2019)
31. Tiwa Savage — “All Over” (2017)
30. Davido — “If” (2017)
29. D’banj — “Oliver Twist” (2012)
28. Maleek Berry — “Kontrol” (2016)
27. Skales — “Shake Body” (2014)
26. Kizz Daniel — “Woju” (2014)
25. Adekunle Gold — “Sade” (2015)
24. Sarkodie — “Adonai” (feat. Castro) (2014)
23. Fuse ODG — “Antenna” (2013)
22. Mr Eazi & Major Lazer — “Leg Over (Remix)” / Major Lazer collaborations (various)
21. Patoranking — “Girlie O” (2013)
20. Phyno — “Fada Fada” (feat. Olamide) (2016)
19. Sarkodie — “Adonai” (feat. Castro) (2014)
18. Eedris Abdulkareem — “Jaga Jaga” (2004)
17. Fuse ODG — “Azonto” (feat. Itz Tiffany) (2011)
16. Wande Coal — “Bumper To Bumper” (2010)
15. D’banj — “Fall in Love” (2008)
14. Yemi Alade — “Johnny” (2014)
13. Davido — “Dami Duro” (2011)
12. Wizkid — “Essence” (feat. Tems) (2020)
11. Burna Boy — “On the Low” (2018)