The top Afrobeats songs this week reflect a scene in overdrive: Asake and Tyla continue to trade the number-one spot, a wave of fresh singles from Shallipopi and Qing Madi crashes into the top 10, and veteran heavyweights like Burna Boy and Davido refuse to budge. Our editorial chart tracks 20 tracks across streaming momentum, TikTok virality, radio airplay, and social buzz, refreshed every Monday so you always know what is moving and why.
This Week’s Top 20 Afrobeats Chart
Here is the full ranking. Each entry includes the credited producer, the key driver behind its movement, and streaming links so you can queue it up immediately. Stream on Spotify, Apple Music, and Audiomack.
| Pos | Artist | Track | Producer | Why It Is Moving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asake | Lonely at the Top | Magicsticks | Sustained streaming dominance, holds number one on Apple Music Nigeria for multiple weeks |
| 2 | Tyla | Water | Sammy Soso | TikTok dance challenge still trending globally, crossover into pop radio |
| 3 | Burna Boy ft. 21 Savage | Sittin’ on Top of the World | Shane Hoey, Tarik Kazaleh | Hip-hop crossover appeal, heavy rotation on US rhythmic radio |
| 4 | Rema | Calm Down | Andre Vibz | Still the most-streamed Afrobeats track globally on Spotify, refuses to leave charts |
| 5 | Davido ft. Musa Keys | Unavailable | Magicsticks | Amapiano-Afrobeats fusion, massive dance challenge on TikTok Africa |
| 6 | Shallipopi ft. Rema | Cast | Presy Laime | New entry, Rema feature drives instant streams, Shallipopi’s core fanbase pushing hard |
| 7 | Kizz Daniel | Twe Twe | Reward Beatz, Blaise Beatz | Holiday-season release with legs, still dominating Nigerian radio |
| 8 | Seyi Vibez | Different Pattern | Dot Da Genius | Street anthem energy, massive plays on Audiomack |
| 9 | Odumodublvck | Blood on the Dance Floor (ft. Bloody Civilian, Wale) | Trapcholo | Border-pushing drill-Afrobeats hybrid, critical buzz and cult following |
| 10 | Ayra Starr | Commas | Vtek | Female-led anthem, social media adoption as a confidence soundtrack |
| 11 | Tems | Me & U | Tems, Guilty Beatz | Spiritual-tinged single, strong streaming in diaspora markets |
| 12 | Young Jonn | Big Big Things | Young Jonn | Self-produced party starter, clubs and Owambe playlists fueling it |
| 13 | Victony ft. Tempoe | Soweto | Tempoe | TikTok couple videos keep it alive, steady top-15 hold on Spotify Nigeria |
| 14 | Wizkid | Momentum | P2J | Starboy fandom keeps it afloat even between album cycles |
| 15 | Omah Lay | Holy Ghost | Tempoe | Comeback single with emotional weight, fanbase rallying on socials |
| 16 | BNXN ft. Ruger | Romeo Must Die | Blaise Beatz | Two rivals on one track, fan war drama driving curiosity streams |
| 17 | Qing Madi | Vision | Ezekiel Eyo | Rising star, Gen Z discovery on TikTok, Audiomack breakout |
| 18 | Chella | My Darling | Cautionolobeats | Sleeper hit, slow build through organic shares and radio adoption |
| 19 | Ruger | Asiwaju | Kukbeatz | Steady streaming, strong live-performance clips circulating online |
| 20 | Lojay ft. Sarz | Monalisa | Sarz | Sarz production pedigree, club sets and DJ remixes keeping it relevant |
Biggest Movers and New Entries
The most dramatic shifts this week come from two new entries cracking the top 10 and one street anthem tumbling from the top 5. Shallipopi’s “Cast” with Rema is the highest debut, landing at number 6 off the strength of a surprise feature drop. Qing Madi’s “Vision” climbs three spots as TikTok creators latch onto her melody. Meanwhile, Ruger’s “Asiwaju” slips from 15 to 19 as newer party tracks absorb his streaming share.
| Pos | Track (Artist) | Last Week | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Cast (Shallipopi ft. Rema) | NE | New entry |
| 17 | Vision (Qing Madi) | 20 | +3 |
| 18 | My Darling (Chella) | NE | New entry |
| 16 | Romeo Must Die (BNXN ft. Ruger) | 13 | -3 |
| 12 | Big Big Things (Young Jonn) | 15 | +3 |
| 19 | Asiwaju (Ruger) | 15 | -4 |
| 9 | Blood on the Dance Floor (Odumodublvck) | 12 | +3 |
| 15 | Holy Ghost (Omah Lay) | NE | New entry |
Track-by-Track: What’s Trending and Why
Asake – “Lonely at the Top”
Asake holds the crown for another week. “Lonely at the Top” has been an Apple Music Nigeria fixture, and its streaming legs show no sign of fatigue. The Magicsticks-produced track works because it pairs a melancholic hook with a bouncy amapiano-adjacent groove, a combination that works equally well in headphones and at Owambe parties. The song’s title has also become a meme caption across Nigerian social media, which keeps organic discovery flowing. Stream on Spotify, Apple Music, or Audiomack.
Tyla – “Water”
The South African star continues to prove that “Water” is not a one-week wonder. Sammy Soso’s production layers a log-drum bounce under Tyla’s airy vocals, and the TikTok dance challenge has compounded into something bigger than the platform itself. The track has crossed into US pop radio, a rarity for an Afrobeats-adjacent single, and that crossover keeps feeding back into African streaming numbers. Tyla’s team has been smart about releasing remixes and visual content to sustain momentum between drops.
Shallipopi ft. Rema – “Cast” (Highest New Entry)
The biggest debut this week comes from Shallipopi, who snags a Rema feature and immediately lands at number 6. Shallipopi’s core fanbase, built through a string of Plutomania-era singles, drove first-week streams hard enough to rival tracks that have been charting for months. The chemistry between the two artists is genuine: Rema’s melodic instinct sits naturally over Shallipopi’s fast-talk cadence, and the Presy Laime production gives both artists room to operate. Expect this one to climb further next week.
Burna Boy ft. 21 Savage – “Sittin’ on Top of the World”
Burna Boy’s 21 Savage collaboration holds at number 3, powered by heavy rotation on US rhythmic radio stations. The track samples Toni Braxton, which gives it an instant familiarity for Western listeners while keeping the Afrobeats percussion front and centre. The Shane Hoey and Tarik Kazaleh production is deliberately understated, letting both artists trade verses without crowding the beat. This is the kind of crossover record that keeps Burna Boy’s global streaming numbers elevated even without a fresh album cycle.
Davido ft. Musa Keys – “Unavailable”
“Unavailable” has become the default soundtrack for TikTok dance compilations out of Lagos, Accra, and Johannesburg. The Magicsticks production fuses amapiano log drums with Davido’s signature Afropop polish, and Musa Keys brings South African street credibility that widens the track’s reach. The dance challenge attached to the song has evolved through multiple iterations, each wave pulling in a new audience. Davido’s consistency in releasing collaborative singles keeps his chart presence uninterrupted.
Qing Madi – “Vision” (Biggest Climber)
Qing Madi is the breakout story of the moment. “Vision” climbs from 20 to 17 this week, driven by Gen Z creators on TikTok who have adopted the track’s melodic hook for transition videos. At her age, her vocal control and songwriting maturity stand out, and the Ezekiel Eyo production wraps her voice in a clean, radio-ready package. She is one to watch closely: if “Vision” continues at this pace, it could crack the top 10 within two weeks. Stream on Spotify, Apple Music, or Audiomack.
BNXN ft. Ruger – “Romeo Must Die”
Two artists who once traded subliminal shots on social media now share a track, and the fan drama alone has generated millions of curiosity streams. The Blaise Beatz production is a sleek Afro-fusion number, but the real story is the reconciliation narrative. Both fanbases showed up to stream, argue, and meme the collaboration, which is exactly the kind of organic engagement that algorithms reward. The track drops three spots this week as the novelty factor cools, but the numbers remain solid.
Honorable Mentions and Ones to Watch
Five tracks sit just outside the top 20 but are building momentum fast enough to crack the chart next week:
- BoyPee – “Ogechi”: The wedding-season anthem that refuses to fade. Every weekend of nuptials in southeastern Nigeria pushes this track’s streaming numbers up again.
- Kizz Daniel – “My G”: The companion single to “Twe Twe” has been growing steadily through organic playlists rather than virality, a slower burn but durable.
- Odeal – “Soweto” (refrain): Not to be confused with Victony’s track. Odeal’s version has been picking up Audiomack streams through word-of-mouth sharing.
- Chekina – “No Love”: A sleeper on the underground circuit, gaining traction through DJ sets in Abuja and Port Harcourt.
- Ladipoe ft. Bellaa – “Know Me”: Rap-adjacent Afrobeats with sharp wordplay, appealing to listeners who want substance with their groove.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the weekly Afrobeats chart compiled?
Our chart is an editorial ranking by By Dotifi Digital that combines streaming momentum, chart positions across Apple Music Nigeria, Spotify Nigeria, and Audiomack, TikTok virality, radio airplay, and social media buzz. It is refreshed every week.
Which platforms are included in the streaming links?
Every track on the chart includes links to Spotify, Apple Music, and Audiomack so you can stream on your preferred platform. We update broken links each week.
Who are the top Afrobeats artists right now?
Asake, Rema, Tyla, Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, and Tems consistently rank among the most-streamed Afrobeats artists globally, with newer acts like Shallipopi, Odumodublvck, and Qing Madi pushing up fast.
Can I suggest a song for the chart?
Yes. Tag us on social media with your track recommendation and the hashtag #AfrobeatsTop20. We review every suggestion for the next week’s refresh.
How often is the chart updated?
The chart is refreshed weekly, typically every Monday, to reflect the latest streaming data, new releases, and viral trends across the Afrobeats scene.