Afrobeats — these days, they’re everywhere. In viral TikTok songs, Instagram Reels, and memes as well. It is triumphant party music that takes on Western African sources and has a blend of drum beats and rhythms.
- List of Top 10 Afrobeat Hits on Spotify
Now, let’s see which are the top 10 Afrobeat hits that are shaking the Spotify world:
1. CKay – Love Nwantiti (1 billion)
Love Nwantiti is undoubtedly Nigeria’s most successful single by Chukwuka Ekweani, a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and music producer. He has gained a billion Spotify streams with a single song.
Love Nwantiti is one of Afrobeat's songs and you must have already listened to it on viral Instagram reels or on TikTok songs.
Also, CKay is the most streamed Nigerian artist with over 21 million followers on Spotify.
2. CKay – Love Nwantiti Remix (339 million)
A remix of the previous song titled Love Nwantiti (ah ah ah) features Nigerian singer Joeboy and Ghanaian singer Kuami Eugene, released in 2020. This Afro song became a success in the Middle East, North Africa, Nigeria, and parts of Europe.
3. Burna Boy – On The Low (146 million)
On The Low is a love song with a fusion of Afrobeats and is a hit track from the album African Giant that gained a stream of 146 million. Moreover, Burna Boy’s Afro music has about 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
4. Burna Boy – Ye (127 million)
Ye is another hit track by Burna Boy, produced by Phantom, listed on the Nigerian blockbuster chart, released on August 6, 2018. “Ye” won Song of the Year and Listener’s Choice in 2019.
5. Wizkid – Come Closer (110 million)
Who has the highest streams in Africa? It’s none other than Wizkid. He holds the most-streamed artist position from Africa, followed by Burna Boy and Davido in third.
This song, Come Closer, sold 500,000 units in the United States. Wizkid or the Starboy became the first African to be certified gold as a featured and lead artist in the US.
