Spotify has spoken—and Summer 2025 is already sounding like an Afrobeats affair. Global superstar Davido and rising phenom Chella are among the artists whose songs are tipped to soundtrack the season, according to Spotify’s just-released predictions for summer’s biggest anthems.
Davido’s chart-blazing single “With You” featuring Omah Lay, alongside Chella’s viral breakout “My Darling,” made the coveted list, standing shoulder to shoulder with international heavy-hitters like Moliy’s irresistible “Shake It To The Max,” Drake & PartyNextDoor’s hypnotic “Nokia,” and Charlie XCX’s dancefloor-ready “Party 4 U.”
Chella’s “My Darling” is a genre-blending gem that fuses warm Highlife melodies with cheeky, humorous lyricism. The track has exploded on TikTok, earning Chella a spot among the freshest faces redefining African pop for the global audience.
On the other hand, Davido’s “With You”—lifted from his fifth studio album 5ive—is a masterclass in sonic nostalgia and innovation.
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Produced by Tempoe, the song channels the groove-heavy vibes of 1970s and 1980s Nigerian Highlife, a sound pioneered by legends like Felix Liberty, whom Davido credited as a major inspiration. The single not only topped charts but also broke streaming records, extending Davido’s reign as the artist with the most consecutive No. 1 songs on Nigeria’s flagship music chart.
The potential for both tracks to dominate the summer underscores a larger cultural shift: Afrobeats is no longer rising—it’s ruling.
With Chella poised as a breakout star and Davido continuing his hitmaking legacy, their presence on Spotify’s summer predictions is more than a nod to popularity—it’s a celebration of African music’s unstoppable global momentum.