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Billboard Announces First 20 Songs in “50 Greatest Afrobeats Songs of All Time” List
Renowned American entertainment media giant Billboard has officially kicked off its countdown of the 50 Greatest Afrobeats Songs of All Time, spotlighting the genre’s meteoric rise on the global stage.
In a publication released on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Billboard announced that the selection, which reflects its editorial team’s staff picks, will be revealed gradually in sets of 10 until the number one song is revealed.
According to Billboard, the curated list is a celebration of Afrobeats’ cultural dominance and global influence, showcasing iconic records that have defined and shaped the sound over the years.
Below are the songs occupying positions 50 to 31 on the prestigious list:
50. “Ijoya” – Weird MC
49. “Tonight” – Nonso Amadi
48. “Dem Mama” – Timaya
47. “Raise Da Roof” – Jazzman Olofin & Adewale Ayuba
46. “Soweto” – Victony & Tempoe
45. “Yahooze” – Olu Maintain
44. “Oleku” – Ice Prince ft. Brymo
43. “Buga” – Kizz Daniel & Tekno
42. “People” – Libianca
41. “Peace Be Unto You (PBUY)” – Asake
40. “UNAVAILABLE” – Davido ft. Musa Keys
39. “Shake Body” – Skales
38. “Monalisa” – Lojay & Sarz
37. “KU LO SA” – Oxlade
36. “Kontrol” – Maleek Berry
35. “Pana” – Tekno
34. “Personally” – P-Square
33. “Mad Over You” – Runtown
32. “Dorobucci” – Mavins
31. “Rush” – Ayra Starr
As anticipation builds, fans worldwide are eager to see which tracks will land in the top 30 and ultimately claim the top spot on the list. The next batch of songs is expected to be released in the coming week.