Apple Music has dropped its highly anticipated “Africa Now: Best Songs of 2025” list, and it’s already sparking conversations across the music scene.
The roundup captures the tracks that truly defined African pop culture this year, from chart-heavy Afrobeats anthems to breakout gems shaping the continent’s evolving sound.
Leading the pack is Nigerian giant Burna Boy, who clinches the Number 1 spot with his massive hit “Love.” It’s another reminder of why he remains one of Afrobeats’ most dominant forces globally.
The list blends heavyweight icons with rising voices, showing just how broad and influential the genre has become. The Nigerian “Big Three” — Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy all feature strongly, while new-wave stars like Asake, Rema, Seyi Vibez, and FOLA continue to push the sound into fresh territory.
Asake has an exceptional showing this year. His solo track “Why Love” lands at Number 2, and he pops up again on Wizkid’s “Bad Girl” (No. 9) and the all-star collab “99” (No. 10).
Davido also secures two top positions:
– “With You” ft. Omah Lay sits comfortably at Number 3
– “Funds” with Odumodublvck and Chike rounds things out at Number 8
Rema continues his unmatched streak with “Baby (Is It A Crime)” at Number 4, while Seyi Vibez appears twice with “Mario Kart” at Number 7 and his contribution to “99.”
Fast-rising talent FOLA makes one of the biggest impressions on the list, scoring two major placements: “Lost” ft. Kizz Daniel at Number 5 and “Very Soon” with BNXN at Number 6, signalling a breakout year for the young artist.
Overall, Apple Music’s Top 10 paints a vibrant picture of Afrobeats in 2025 — a sound powered by both seasoned hitmakers and fearless newcomers taking Africa’s music to the world.
Africa Now: Best Songs of 2025 – Top 10
- Love – Burna Boy
- WHY LOVE – Asake
- With You – Davido ft. Omah Lay
- Baby (Is It A Crime) – Rema
- lost – FOLA & Kizz Daniel
- Very Soon – BNXN & FOLA
- MARIO KART – Seyi Vibez
- Funds – Davido ft. ODUMODUBLVCK & Chike
- Bad Girl – Wizkid ft. Asake
- 99 – Olamide, Seyi Vibez, Asake & Young Jonn ft. Daecolm