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    Nigerian artists dominate as Spotify unveils the top Afrobeats, Rap, and R&B songs of 2023.

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    • Nigerian artists lead as Spotify reveals the best Afrobeats, Rap and R&B songs of 2023

    Nigerian artists dominate as Spotify unveils the top Afrobeats, Rap, and R&B songs of 2023.
    Nigerian artists dominate as Spotify unveils the top Afrobeats, Rap, and R&B songs of 2023.

    In 2023, Nigerian artists celebrated a triumphant year, leaving an indelible mark on the end-of-year charts unveiled by major digital streaming platforms such as Spotify as well as prominent entertainment news outlets.

    The recent revelation from Spotify, a digital streaming giant, underscored the dominance of Nigerian artists throughout the year. They not only secured prominent positions on the best Afrobeats chart but also made waves in the R&B and hip-hop global charts.

    Best Afrobeats Songs of 2023:
    Spotify’s announcement highlighted the top Afrobeats songs of 2023, with Davido’s “Unavailable” claiming the coveted number one spot. Nigerian artists dominated the list, securing three out of the top five positions.

    1. “Unavailable” (Davido)
    2. “Mnike” (Tyler ICU)
    3. “Basquiat” (Asake)
    4. “Soso” (Omah Lay)
    5. “Single Again”: Harmonize

    Best R&B Songs of 2023:
    Wizkid, a standout Nigerian artist, secured a position in the top 10 best R&B songs of 2023 on Spotify. His collaboration with Ayra Starr, “2 Sugar” from the “More Love, Less Ego” album, claimed the seventh spot on the chart. Notably, Tyla’s “Water” emerged as the highest-ranked African song, holding the second position.

    See the list of the best R&B songs of 2023

    In the realm of hip-hop, 2023 marked a significant milestone for African artists, as demonstrated by the Best Global Hip-Hop Songs of 2023 chart on Spotify. Odumodublvck’s track, “Declan Rice,” secured an impressive second-place ranking, making it the highest-charting song by an African artist on the global stage.

    This achievement stands as a powerful testament to the remarkable journey and influence of hip-hop in Africa, showcasing its considerable impact and recognition on the international music scene.

    See the list of the best hip-hop songs of 2023 below: