Top Drake News and Updates | Mp3Bullet https://mp3bullet.ng/tag/drake/ Your Home for the Best in Nigerian and African Music Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:10:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://mp3bullet.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cropped-mp3bullet-logo-300x300.jpg Top Drake News and Updates | Mp3Bullet https://mp3bullet.ng/tag/drake/ 32 32 Wizkid, Rema, and Tyla Make Spotify’s 100 Greatest Pop Songs of the Streaming Era https://mp3bullet.ng/wizkid-rema-and-tyla-make-spotifys-100-greatest-pop-songs-of-the-streaming-era/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:10:02 +0000 https://mp3bullet.ng/?p=846923 Spotify has officially unveiled its “100 Greatest Pop Songs of the Streaming Era,” and African artists are making waves on the global stage. The list, compiled by Spotify’s editorial team of cross-disciplinary editors and curators, spans music from 2015 to today, ranking songs not purely by streams but by cultural impact, musicality, storytelling, and lasting influence. [...]

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Wizkid, Rema, and Tyla Make Spotify’s 100 Greatest Pop Songs of the Streaming Era
Wizkid, Rema, and Tyla Make Spotify’s 100 Greatest Pop Songs of the Streaming Era

The list, compiled by Spotify’s editorial team of cross-disciplinary editors and curators, spans music from 2015 to today, ranking songs not purely by streams but by cultural impact, musicality, storytelling, and lasting influence. Three African hits cracked the top 100, proving the continent’s pop dominance.

  • Number 8: “One Dance” – Drake, Wizkid & Kyla

Securing a spot in the top ten is no small feat, and the 2016 Afrobeats-infused collaboration “One Dance” earned its place. Drake, who had already experimented with Afrobeats via an unofficial remix of Wizkid’s “Ojuelegba,” broke fully into global pop with this track.

Blending Afrobeats and dancehall rhythms, “One Dance” not only gave Drake his first Billboard Hot 100 number one as a lead artist but also became the first song in Spotify history to reach one billion streams. Beyond the numbers, it proved that Afrobeats could anchor mainstream pop without losing its authenticity, opening doors for countless artists afterward.

  • Number 29: “Calm Down” – Rema

Rema’s “Calm Down” had already been making waves before Selena Gomez jumped on the remix, but the collaboration elevated the track into a global phenomenon. The remix fused Rema’s playful energy with Gomez’s polished confidence, producing a song that transcended borders. “Calm Down” became the most successful Afrobeats single in Billboard history and the first African artist-led track to hit one billion streams on Spotify.

The track redefined what a global remix could achieve, amplifying rather than diluting the original sound.

Number 50: “Water” – Tyla

Tyla’s “Water” represents another landmark moment, introducing the South African genre Amapiano to a worldwide audience. Known for its log drum and hypnotic grooves, the track retained the genre’s distinctiveness while making waves globally.

The song won the inaugural Grammy for Best African Music Performance and made Tyla the first South African solo artist to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 in 55 years. Its placement at number 50 signals that Amapiano has officially arrived on the international pop stage.

Spotify’s staff picks highlight that African artists are no longer novelties on global pop lists. Afrobeats and Amapiano now sit comfortably alongside the likes of Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and The Weeknd, demonstrating that Africa’s sounds are reshaping the very landscape of contemporary pop music.

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]]> Drake Extends Decade-Long Reign as Best-Selling Rapper https://mp3bullet.ng/drake-extends-decade-long-reign-as-best-selling-rapper/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:11:42 +0000 https://mp3bullet.ng/?p=846841 For the eleventh year running, Drake has retained his crown as the world’s best-selling rapper, a streak that now stretches across more than a decade. According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), the Canadian superstar ranks No. 3 overall on its 2025 Global Artist Chart. Only Taylor Swift and Stray Kids sit [...]

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Drake Extends Decade-Long Reign as Best-Selling Rapper
Drake Extends Decade-Long Reign as Best-Selling Rapper

According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), the Canadian superstar ranks No. 3 overall on its 2025 Global Artist Chart. Only Taylor Swift and Stray Kids sit above him. Despite finishing third overall, Drake remains the highest-ranked rapper on the list, extending a remarkable run that has defined the streaming era.

The IFPI chart measures global music consumption across streaming platforms, digital downloads and physical sales, offering a comprehensive snapshot of worldwide demand rather than performance in a single country.

The 2025 Global Top 10 Artists (IFPI)
  1. Taylor Swift
  2. Stray Kids
  3. Drake
  4. The Weeknd
  5. Bad Bunny
  6. Kendrick Lamar
  7. Morgan Wallen
  8. Sabrina Carpenter
  9. Billie Eilish
  10. Lady Gaga

Swift maintains the No. 1 spot for the sixth consecutive year, but Drake’s consistency tells its own story. While other rappers like Kendrick Lamar (No. 6), Tyler, The Creator (No. 12), and Eminem (No. 15) appear in the top 20, none have matched Drake’s sustained global dominance.

The Streaming Numbers Behind the Streak

The IFPI honour comes on the heels of another historic run on Spotify. Earlier in 2026, Drake became the first rapper to surpass 2 billion Spotify streams in a year alone. Shortly after, he set yet another benchmark, becoming the first artist in Spotify history to have 300 songs exceed 100 million streams.

Industry data suggests the next closest rapper has fewer than half as many tracks above the 100-million mark. That gap underscores what separates Drake from the pack: catalogue depth and daily listening power, not just headline-grabbing hits.

In an era where first-week sales generate buzz but long-term streams determine legacy, both the IFPI rankings and Spotify milestones reveal the same pattern: steady, global demand.

Eleven straight years at the top is no accident. It’s the product of relentless output, crossover appeal, and an uncanny ability to evolve with audience tastes while staying unmistakably Drake.

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]]> Drake Makes Spotify History with 300 Songs Over 100 Million Streams https://mp3bullet.ng/drake-makes-spotify-history-with-300-songs-over-100-million-streams/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:03:44 +0000 https://mp3bullet.ng/?p=846831 Drake Becomes First Artist in Spotify History With 300 Songs Over 100M Streams Drake has officially rewritten the record books on Spotify. On February 17, 2026, he became the first artist in the platform’s history to have 300 songs surpass 100 million streams, cementing his dominance as a streaming-era juggernaut. The milestone was boosted by [...]

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  • Drake Becomes First Artist in Spotify History With 300 Songs Over 100M Streams

    • Drake Makes Spotify History with 300 Songs Over 100 Million Streams
    Drake Makes Spotify History with 300 Songs Over 100 Million Streams

    Drake has officially rewritten the record books on Spotify. On February 17, 2026, he became the first artist in the platform’s history to have 300 songs surpass 100 million streams, cementing his dominance as a streaming-era juggernaut.

    The milestone was boosted by the track Mine, a collaboration with Beyoncé, which recently crossed the 100 million streams threshold. Behind him, global superstars such as Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, and Justin Bieber trail, highlighting just how unparalleled Drake’s streaming dominance has become.

    What makes this achievement remarkable is the consistency and breadth of his catalogue, not just a handful of viral hits. While One Dance has amassed over 4 billion streams and God’s Plan remains one of Spotify’s biggest rap records, reaching 300 tracks with 100 million streams, demonstrates sustained engagement across albums, features, and deep cuts.

    Even older material continues to pull impressive numbers. Songs from 2011’s Take Care still add to the tally, with the title track surpassing 700 million streams. Meanwhile, newer releases like NOKIA with PARTYNEXTDOOR, released in 2025, have already crossed 500 million streams. Tracks like “Nonstop” and “Jimmy Cooks” still average over 200,000 daily streams, years after dropping.

    Industry analysts note that modern rankings rely heavily on daily listening habits, not just first-week sales. Drake’s achievement reflects a catalogue that delivers both depth and longevity, proving that he knows how to consistently meet audience demand.

    With this record, Drake doesn’t just lead Spotify in numbers he defines what it means to build a streaming-era music empire through consistency, quality, and cultural relevance.

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    ]]>         Forbes Unveils 2025 List of Highest-Paid Musicians in The World https://mp3bullet.ng/forbes-unveils-2025-list-of-highest-paid-musicians-in-the-world/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:30:57 +0000 https://mp3bullet.ng/?p=845779 Tours, Streaming, Catalogues: Forbes Drops 2025 Highest-Paid Musicians List as Earnings Hit $1.9bn As the global music industry closed out 2025 on December 31, Forbes released its highly anticipated year-end ranking of the highest-paid musicians in the world, revealing a combined pre-tax income of nearly $1.9 billion USD among the top earners. The staggering figure [...]

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  • Tours, Streaming, Catalogues: Forbes Drops 2025 Highest-Paid Musicians List as Earnings Hit $1.9bn

    • Forbes Unveils 2025 List of Highest-Paid Musicians in The World
    Forbes Unveils 2025 List of Highest-Paid Musicians in The World

    As the global music industry closed out 2025 on December 31, Forbes released its highly anticipated year-end ranking of the highest-paid musicians in the world, revealing a combined pre-tax income of nearly $1.9 billion USD among the top earners.

    The staggering figure underscored a year of robust growth for the industry, powered largely by blockbuster concert tours, sustained streaming dominance, and increasingly sophisticated catalogue investments.

    Live performances emerged as the biggest revenue driver, with artists capitalising on expansive stadium tours, high-demand residencies, and innovative touring models, while streaming and record sales continued to provide steady income for musicians with evergreen catalogues.

    The list also reflected growing diversity across the industry, featuring eight female artists among the highest earners and spanning genres from pop, hip-hop, and R&B to country, Latin, and rock. Strategic business moves—particularly partial catalogue sales that preserved creative control—played a major role in boosting artist wealth, highlighting a shift toward sharper, more business-savvy career management.

    • The Weeknd Tops the List as World’s Highest-Paid Musician

    At the summit of the 2025 rankings sits The Weeknd, who emerged as the highest-paid musician in the world, earning $298 million USD pre-tax. His earnings were anchored by the monumental After Hours Til Dawn Tour, which surpassed $1 billion USD in gross revenue, alongside strong global sales and streaming performance from his hit record Hurry Up Tomorrow.

    The Canadian superstar also saw a major boost to his net worth following a landmark $200 million USD catalogue deal with Lyric Capital, a move that allowed him to retain creative control while unlocking immense financial value.

    • Taylor Swift and Beyoncé Claim the Top Three

    Pop powerhouse Taylor Swift followed closely in second place with $202 million USD, driven by chart-topping album sales from The Life of a Showgirl, a lucrative Disney+ documentary deal, and continued strength from her streaming catalogue.

    In third place, Beyoncé earned $148 million USD, largely fueled by her record-breaking Cowboy Carter Tour, which grossed $407.6 million USD across a unique 32-show mini-residency format. The tour became the highest-grossing country tour in Billboard Boxscore history and the fastest to surpass $400 million USD.

    • Competitive Middle and Strong Finish

    The middle of the top 10 proved fiercely competitive. Kendrick Lamar ranked fourth with $109 million USD, boosted by his headline appearance at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, watched by 133.5 million viewers, and the success of his 2025 album GNX. His joint Grand National Tour with SZA also contributed significantly, grossing $358.7 million USD.

    Coldplay and Shakira tied in fifth and sixth place with $105 million USD each, powered respectively by extended legs of the Music of the Spheres World Tour and Shakira’s massively successful Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour.

    Drake finished seventh with $78 million USD, largely from relentless streaming success. The Canadian rapper closed 2025 as Spotify’s most-streamed rapper, pulling in 17.6 billion streams, narrowly surpassing his own 2023 record.

    Rounding out the list were Chris Brown at eighth with $74 million USD, driven by the Breezy Bowl XX Stadium World Tour; Zach Bryan in ninth with $70 million USD, blending touring with catalogue deals; and global Latin icon Bad Bunny, who placed tenth with $66 million USD, fueled by massive streaming numbers and a successful residency in Puerto Rico.

    Top 10 Highest-Paid Musicians of 2025 (Forbes)

    1. The Weeknd – $298 million
    2. Taylor Swift – $202 million
    3. Beyoncé – $148 million
    4. Kendrick Lamar – $109 million
    5. Coldplay – $105 million
    6. Shakira – $105 million
    7. Drake – $78 million
    8. Chris Brown – $74 million
    9. Zach Bryan – $70 million
    10. Bad Bunny – $66 million

    Beyond the numbers, the 2025 rankings reflect an industry increasingly driven by global touring power, digital consumption, and strategic ownership—marking a defining era where musicians are not just cultural icons, but formidable business forces.

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    ]]>         Tems Makes History With Record-Breaking Milestone https://mp3bullet.ng/tems-makes-history-with-record-breaking-milestone/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:59:13 +0000 https://mp3bullet.ng/?p=843134 Nigerian female superstar Tems has carved her name into the history books once again this time by smashing through a milestone no Nigerian woman in music had ever reached before. On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, it was officially confirmed that “Wait For U,” her global smash collaboration with Future and Drake, has sold over 10 [...]

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    Tems Makes History With Record-Breaking Milestone
    Tems Makes History With Record-Breaking Milestone

    On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, it was officially confirmed that “Wait For U,” her global smash collaboration with Future and Drake, has sold over 10 million copies in the United States.

    That staggering figure places the track in the rare territory often reserved for the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) coveted Diamond certification.

    For Tems real name Temilade Openiyi this is more than just another feather in her cap. It’s proof of her unrivalled influence in the world’s biggest music market.

    The song, which stormed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 back in 2022, had already made her the first African woman to sit on that throne.

    It also secured her a Grammy win for Best Melodic Rap Performance, cementing her place among the greats.

    But what makes this moment even bigger is how it underscores the global rise of African music.

    From her breakout moment lending soul to Wizkid’s ‘Essence,’ to her critically acclaimed debut album ‘Born in the Wild,’ Tems has steadily evolved from Lagos newcomer to an international force rewriting the rulebook for Nigerian artists.

    Her success isn’t just personal it’s symbolic. Every stream, every sale, every accolade pushes the global Afrobeats wave further into uncharted territory. And with Tems at the forefront, the future of African music looks brighter than ever.

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    ]]>         AFRIMA 2025: Burna Boy, Davido, lead nominees list | full list of nominees https://mp3bullet.ng/afrima-2025-burna-boy-davido-lead-nominees-list-full-list-of-nominees/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:18:39 +0000 https://mp3bullet.ng/?p=842096 AFRIMA 2025: Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Others Earn Nominations as Africa’s Biggest Music Awards Unveils Record-Breaking List The countdown to the 2025 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has officially begun, with this year’s competition tipped to be one of the fiercest in the history of the continental showcase. On Wednesday, August [...]

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  • AFRIMA 2025: Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Others Earn Nominations as Africa’s Biggest Music Awards Unveils Record-Breaking List

    • AFRIMA 2025: Burna Boy, Davido, lead nominees list | full list of nominees
    AFRIMA 2025: Burna Boy, Davido, lead nominees list | full list of nominees

    The countdown to the 2025 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has officially begun, with this year’s competition tipped to be one of the fiercest in the history of the continental showcase.

    On Wednesday, August 27, the International Committee of AFRIMA, in partnership with the African Union Commission, released the nominees’ list, spotlighting African music heavyweights and rising stars across the continent.

    Global Afrobeats icons Davido and Burna Boy will face off against Congolese legend Fally Ipupa, Moroccan hitmaker El Grande Toto, South African DJ Maphorisa, and Egyptian superstar Amr Diab. They will also compete with a fresh wave of emerging acts including Shallipopi, Himra, Moliy, Ayra Starr, Tanzanian crooner Juma Jux, and Senegal’s Mia Guissé.

    Organizers revealed that AFRIMA 2025 received a record-breaking 10,717 submissions, the highest in its 12-year history. After 10 days of rigorous screening, a 13-member jury trimmed the entries down to 343 nominees spread across 40 categories, representing Africa’s regions and its diaspora.

    Speaking on the unveiling, AFRIMA jury member Delani Makhalima hailed the growth of African music: “For years our voices were not heard, but today African music is global. This is AFRIMA, the biggest music entity on the continent.”

    The 2025 awards ceremony is scheduled to hold in Lagos from November 25 to 30. The week-long programme will feature signature events such as the AFRIMA Music Village, the Africa Music Business Summit, the Nominees Party, and will climax with the grand finale on November 30.

    The prestigious awards night will be broadcast live to audiences in more than 84 countries.

    See full list of nominees below:

    Best Male Artiste in Central Africa
    S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 C4 PEDRO SEM QUERER ANGOLA
    2 EBOLOKO SATANANA (FT. DRE-A) GABON
    3 GIMS NINAO DRC
    4 GERILSON INSRAEL AROMA INSANO ANGOLA
    5 KOCEE STRANGER (WITH KS BLOOM) CAMEROON
    6 L’OISEAU RARE NIAMATOS GABON
    7 FALLY IPUPA LE TEMPS DRC
    8 MAGASCO DIRTY WHINE (FT. MIMIE) CAMEROON
    9 SINGUILA ON FAIT COMMENT THE CONGO
    10 WERRASON TOUT SE PAIE ICI-BAS DRC
    Best Female Artiste in Central Africa
    S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 ANNA JOYCE OUTRA VEZ ANGOLA
    2 BLANCHE BAILLY LÈVE TOI (FT. LADY PONCE) CAMEROON
    3 CHARLOTTE DIPANDA DIS MOI (FT. TAYC) CAMEROON
    4 CINDY LE COEUR POUPIYE (FT. KOFFI OLOMIDÉ) DRC
    5 DEBORAH LUKALU GOD IS GOOD DRC
    6 EMMA’A ÇA M’A LAISSÉ GABON
    7 JESSY B LA VIE EST BELLE (FT. BLACK M) THE CONGO
    8 KRYS M MERCI CAMEROON
    9 LIRIANY SUPER HOMEM ANGOLA
    10 REBO MOBAMBO DRC
    Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa
    S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 BIEN ALL MY ENEMIES ARE SUFFERING KENYA
    2 DIAMOND PLATNUMZ BABU (FT. MASTERPIECE_YVK) TANZANIA
    3 ELEMENT ELEÉEH TOMBE RWANDA
    4 JOSHUA BARAKA WRONG PLACES UGANDA
    5 JUX GOD DESIGN (WITH PHYNO) TANZANIA
    6 MARIOO HA HA HA TANZANIA
    7 MBOSSO OVA TANZANIA
    8 BRUCE MELODIE BEAUTY ON FIRE (FT. JOEBOY) RWANDA
    9 SAT-B KIRISESE (FT. CHAMPURU MAKHENZO) BURUNDI
    10 YARED NEGU ALEMDIM ETHIOPIA
    Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa
    S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 ABIGAIL CHAMS ME TOO (WITH HARMONIZE) TANZANIA
    2 BRIDGET BLUE I CHOOSE YOU (WITH BIEN) KENYA
    3 DENISE MATOKY ZAGNAHARY MADAGASCAR
    4 HALELUYA TEKLETSADIK YELEBE ETHIOPIA
    5 LADY JAYDEE PO PO TANZANIA
    6 MAHLET WENDIMU ZIM ETHIOPIA
    7 SALEMIA ALEM BIRE ETHIOPIA
    8 WEEHA DIMAMA ETHIOPIA
    9 WINNIE NWAGI CONTROL IT UGANDA
    10 ZUCHU AMANDA TANZANIA
    Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa
    S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 A.L.A. MAKINA (FT. MOOTJEYEK) TUNISIA
    2 ADVISER NDILLEN (FT. MIA GUISSÉ) MAURITANIA
    3 AMR DIAB BABA EGYPT
    4 CHEB MOMO ATITEHA L’AMOUR ALGERIA
    5 EL GRANDETOTO DIPLOMATICO MOROCCO
    6 HAMZA NAMIRA SHAMS W HAWA EGYPT
    7 LBENJ RWINI (FT. MOUNIM SLIMANI) MOROCCO
    8 MOHAMED RAMADAN ANA ENTA EGYPT
    9 STORMY PIRATE MOROCCO
    10 WEGZ ELWA3D EGYPT
    Best Female Artiste in Northern Africa
    S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 CHIRINE LAJMI ECHEH ECHEH TUNISIA
    2 INEZ AH MIN HALA MOROCCO
    3 JANNAT K2NAK ROH EGYPT
    4 JAYLANN HA WLIDI MOROCCO
    5 MANAL CABARET MOROCCO
    6 MERYEM ABOULOUAFA HORSES MOROCCO
    7 SHERINE BATMANA ANSAK EGYPT
    8 ZINA DAOUDIA SUR SCÈNE MOROCCO
    Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa
    S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 ANDERSON MÁRIO CHOROU MOZAMBIQUE
    2 JAH PRAYZAH MANDIONEI ZIMBABWE
    3 MANANA LITTLE THINGS ESWATINI
    4 NASTY C SOFT (WITH USIMAMANE) SOUTH AFRICA
    5 TEDDY MAKADI DESIRE MALAWI
    6 TYLER ICU AWUNGEKE (WITH VISCA FT. LEEMCKRAZY, MR NATION THINGZ, VEERSA, CUBA BEATS, BUDDY KAY, TYRONE DEE & 2WOSHORT) SOUTH AFRICA
    7 WANITWAMOS MFAZI WEPHEPHA (WITH NKOSAZANA DAUGHTER & MASTER KG FT. BIGZULU & ZEE NXUMALO ) SOUTH AFRICA
    8 YO MAPS MR & MRS ZAMBIA
    9 ZEZE KINGSTON ACHISALE (WITH LEUMAS FT. NAE RAE) MALAWI
    10 KAZBA DE SMALL NGYOZAMA (WITH DLALA THUKZIN FT. SYKES, YOUNG STUNNA, NKOSAZANA DAUGHTER, TRACY & THATOHATSI) SOUTH AFRICA
    Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa
    S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 BABALWA M BO THATA (FT. STIXX & NVCHO) SOUTH AFRICA
    2 HANNA CAN’T STOP ZIMBABWE
    3 MAKHADZI JEALOUS DOWN (FT. DR SKARO) SOUTH AFRICA
    4 NKOSAZANA DAUGHTER EMSAKAZWENI (FT. NOBUHLE & ESSA KAY) SOUTH AFRICA
    5 NONTOKOZO MKHIZE ESANDLENI SOUTH AFRICA
    6 SHA SHA EGLASINI (FT. TYLER ICU, 2WOSHORT, SCOTTS MAPHUMA & TYRONE DEE) ZIMBABWE
    7 TEMWAH MONEY ANTHEM (FT. MIC MASH) MALAWI
    8 TYLA PUSH 2 START SOUTH AFRICA
    9 UNCLE WAFFLES BAPHI (FT. ROYAL MUSIQ, COWBOII, MARK KHOZA & UNCOOL MC) ESWATINI
    10 ZEE NXUMALO NGISAKUTHANDA (WITH TBO, PYY LOG DRUM KING FT. DJ TEARZ & DR. THULZ) SOUTH AFRICA
    Best Male Artiste in Western Africa
    S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 ASAKE UHH YEAH NIGERIA
    2 AXEL MERRYL TITULAIRE (FT. MIA GUISSÉ & BASS THIOUNG) BENIN
    3 BLACK SHERIF REBEL MUSIC GHANA
    4 BURNA BOY UPDATE NIGERIA
    5 DAVIDO WITH YOU (FT. OMAH LAY) NIGERIA
    6 DIDI B HOLIDAY SEASON COTE D’IVOIRE
    7 DJODJE LUA CAPE VERDE
    8 REMA BABY (IS IT A CRIME) NIGERIA
    9 VJ KAAY WAAY SENEGAL
    10 WIZKID KESE NIGERIA
    Best Female Artiste in Western Africa
    S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 AMAARAE S.M.O GHANA
    2 AYRA STARR ALL THE LOVE NIGERIA
    3 DJELYKABA BINTOU UNIQUE (FT. MIA GUISSÉ) GUINEA
    4 JOSEY NE TOUCHE PAS MA SŒUR (WITH NEJ) COTE D’IVOIRE
    5 MARIAM BA LAGARÉ MON CHOIX (FT. WALLY SECK) MALI
    6 MIA GUISSÉ CHOIX (FT. WALLY SECK) SENEGAL
    7 MOLIY SHAKE IT TO THE MAX (WITH SILENT ADDY, SKILLIBENG & SHENSEEA) GHANA
    8 TIWA SAVAGE YOU 4 ME NIGERIA
    9 VIVIANE CHIDID MANDOU SENEGAL

    AFRIMA2025 NOMINEES LIST
    Continental Category
    Best Male Artiste in African Inspirational Music
    1 S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 CHRISTIAN MUKUNA TOMBWAMA DRC
    2 DJUNNY BEATZ PRAY FOR MOZ (FT. NIKOTINA KF) MOZAMBIQUE
    3 GAISE BABA NO TURNING BACK II (WITH LAWRENCE OYOR) NIGERIA
    4 ISRAEL MBONYI KAA NAMI RWANDA
    5 JAH PRAYZAH MIBVUNZO ZIMBABWE
    6 JOEL LWAGA OLODUMARE TANZANIA
    7 KOCEE STRANGER (WITH KS BLOOM) CAMEROON/COTE D’IVOIRE
    8 LAWRENCE OYOR FAVOUR NIGERIA
    9 MILO C’EST MON ANNÉE COTE D’IVORIE
    10 SJAVA UYENA SOUTH AFRICA
    Best Female Artiste in African Inspirational Music
    2 S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 ADA EHI YES SIR (MERCY CHINWO) NIGERIA
    2 CHOISIE BASOLUA EKOMAMA DRC
    3 KRYS M MERCI CAMEROUN
    4 MARTHA MWAIPAJA KUSHINDA LAZIMA TANZANIA
    5 MERCY CHINWO WE MOVE NIGERIA
    6 MORIJAH ADN DU TRÈS HAUT COTE D’IVOIRE
    7 NONTOKOZO MKHIZE ESANDLENI SOUTH AFRICA
    8 ROSELINE LAYO ZOE COTE D’IVOIRE
    9 VESTINE & DORCAS YEBO (NITAWALE) RWANDA
    Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in African Jazz
    3 S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 ADRIAN YOUNGE & ALI SHAHEED MUHAMMAD OBI DO WOA (IF SOMEONE LOVES YOU) (FT. EBO TAYLOR) GHANA
    2 HADDINQO TIZITA THE KEBENA (FT. MOSEB BAND) ETHIOPIA
    3 MÁDÉ KUTI WAIT AND SEE NIGERIA
    4 RORISANG SECHELE AFRICAN ORCHID SOUTH AFRICA
    5 SIBUSISO MASH MASHILOANE KWANDEBELE SOUTH AFRICA
    6 THE CAVEMEN MEDICINE NIGERIA
    7 ALUNE WADE BOOGIE & JUJU SENEGAL
    8 NOMFUNDO XALUVA WENDILE SOUTH AFRICA
    9 KYLE SHEPHERD TRIO TEARDROP SOUTH AFRICA
    Best African Artiste Duo or Group in African Pop
    4 S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 ADVISER NDILLEN (FT. MIA GUISSÉ) MAURITANIA
    2 AMADEUS JËLI (FT. WALLY B. SECK) SENEGAL
    3 AMR DIAB BABA EGYPT
    4 BURNA BOY CHANGE YOUR MIND (FT. SHABOOZEY) NIGERIA
    5 GIMS NINAO CONGO DRC
    6 LBENJ RWINI (FT. MOUNIM SLIMANI) MOROCCO
    7 MANAMBA KANTÉ KOUMA GUINEA
    8 SEYI VIBEZ SHAOLIN NIGERIA
    9 MOHAMED RAMADAN ANA ENTA EGYPT
    10 SAAD LMJARRED RISKIN MOROCCO
    Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Contemporary
    5 S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 FIREBOY DML ISEOLUWA NIGERIA
    2 AXEL MERRYL TITULAIRE (FT. MIA GUISSÉ & BASS THIOUNG) BENIN
    3 ESPE BASS LE TEMPS DES NOCES (FT. EXTRA MUSICA CONGO B
    4 BIEN ALL MY ENEMIES ARE SUFFERING KENYA
    5 JAYLANN HA WLIDI MOROCCO
    6 KIZZ DANIEL, ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO & JOHNNY DRILLE POLICE NIGERIA
    7 MBOSSO OVA TANZANIA
    8 FERRE GOLA & RAYVANNY MOBONDO DRC
    9 DIDINE CANON 16 SMAHT OU MCHIT ALGERIA
    10 WENDY SHAY TOO LATE GHANA
    Best Soundtrack in Movie Series Documentary
    6 S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 IGHO’LE TRAP MIX VERSION (“TO KILL A MONKEY”: SERIES) OSCAR HEMAN-ACKAH (FT. PRESIDENT EMS & UZIKWENDU) GHANA
    2 EL MA2AS (“THE START”: FILM) TAMER HOSNY, REDA ELBAHRAWY EGYPT
    3 YOU ARE (“IYANU”: THE ANIMATED SERIES) YEMI ALADE NIGERIA
    4 TIMPI TAMPA (“TIMPI TAMPA”: THE FILM) ISMAËL LO SENEGAL
    5 TORI IFE (“SEVEN DOORS”: SERIES) TOLU OBANRO NIGERIA
    6 SAATTE RAGOUJ (“THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS” FILM) KAFON TUNISIA
    Songwriter of the Year
    7 S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 BAKHAW DIOUM CHOIX (MIA GUISSÉ FT. WALLY B. SECK) SENEGAL
    2 EMEL, JEHNNY BETH & CAMILLE BERTHOMIER FALL IN THE LIGHT (EMEL FT. JEHNNY BETH) TUNISIA
    3 EMMA’A TROP D’AMOUR GABON
    4 EMMANUEL AYOBAMI ALLI-HAKEEM ZA (ANENDLESSOCEAN) NIGERIA
    5 FERRE GOLA AMOUR ILLUSOIRE (FERRE GOLA) DRC
    6 MOHAMMED ISMAIL SHARRIF REBEL MUSIC (BLACK SHERIF) GHANA
    7 MUGISHA FRED ROBINSON TOMBÉ (ELEMENT ELEÉEH) RWANDA
    8 OLAMIDE ADEDEJI HASSIBUNALLAH (OLAMIDE) NIGERIA
    9 PRINCE OMOFERI & NWAMU FRANCIS CHUKWUDUBEM IT HURTS (JOHNNY DRILLE & DON JAZZY) NIGERIA
    10 VICTOR NGATUVESE KAUNE OPUTURI “QUEENS” (ONE BLOOD NAMIBIA) NAMIBIA
    Best Global Act
    8 S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 ROSÉ APT (WITH BRUNO MARS) SOUTH KOREA/USA
    2 JOÉ DWÈT FILE 4 KAMPÉ HAITI
    3 LADY GAGA & BRUNO MARS DIE WITH A SMILE USA
    4 FANTOMEL & KATE LINN DAME UN GRR ROMANIA
    5 DRAKE NOKIA CANADA
    6 ALEX WARREN ORDINARY USA
    7 DOECHII ANXIETY USA
    8 ED SHEERAN AZIZAM UK
    9 YUNG BREDDA THE GREATEST BEND OVER TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
    African Fans’ Favourite
    9 S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 ALI JITA HUBBI AISHA NIGERIA
    2 BARNABA SALAMA (FT. DIAMOND PLATNUMZ) TANZANIA
    3 BNXN & REMA FI KAN WE KAN NIGERIA
    4 CHELLA MY DARLING NIGERIA
    5 DLALA THUKZIN SOHLALA SISONKE SOUTH AFRICA
    6 KIZZ DANIEL MARHABA NIGERIA
    7 PARAZAR GHIR HAK ALGERIA
    8 TAMER HOSNY & AL SHAMI MALEKET GAMAL EL KON EGYPT
    9 FACELESS VENUS (FT. SERØTONIN) NIGERIA
    10 TUL8TE MATEEGY A3ADY ALEIKY EGYPT
    10
    Best African DJ
    S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 DJ MALVADO MUSSOLA (WITH & DJ AKA-M FT. DODY) ANGOLA
    2 DJ MAPHORISA DLALA KA YONA (WITH XDUPPY & ENNY MAN DA GUITAR FT. FOCALISTIC, RICKY LENYORA, UNCOOL MC) SOUTH AFRICA
    3 DJ MOH GREEN KELELE ALGERIA
    4 DJ MOMBOCHI LIFOLI (FT. PATERNE MAESTRO) THE CONGO
    5 DJ TUNEZ ONE CONDITION (DJ TUNEZ, WIZKID & FOLA) NIGERIA
    6 DJ YK MULE OBLEE REMIX (FT. SLIMCASE, QDOT & CASH COMING) NIGERIA
    7 KELVIN MOMO BO GOGO (WITH DA MUZIQAL CHEF FT. TRACY AND THATOHATSI) SOUTH AFRICA
    8 OSCAR MBO VUKA (WITH JAZZWORX FT. THUKUTHELA) SOUTH AFRICA
    9 UNCLE WAFFLES ZENZELE ( FT. COWBOII, ROYAL MUSIQ, UNCOOL MC & XDUPPY) ESWATINI
    10 WOODBLOCK DJS SKUTA BABA (FT. BUZZI LEE, KANE KEID, CASSPER NYOVEST, KWESTA, TONY DAYIMANE, MVELOST, SET OFF & SOMOLOLO) SOUTH AFRICA
    11
    Producer of the Year
    S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 BENETH SERAPHIN AKATCHÉ KOFFI KAAY WAAY (VJ) SENEGAL
    2 BUTTERNUT, XOLANI MAJOZI SKUTA BABA (REMIX) (WOODBLOCK DJS FT. BUZZI LEE, KANE KEID, CASSPER NYOVEST, KWESTA, TONY DAYIMANE, MVELOST, SET OFF & SOMOLOLO] SOUTH AFRICA
    3 DINA ONE KOUMA (MANAMBA KANTÉ) MALI
    4 ELEMENT ELEÉEH & MUGISHA FRED ROBINSON TOMBÉ ELEMENT ELEÉEH RWANDA
    6 JAZZWORX BENGICELA (MAHWOO, GL CEEJAY & THUKUTHELA FT. JAZZWORX)) SOUTH AFRICA
    7 PROGREX LAHO (SHALLIPOPI) NIGERIA
    8 DAVINCI SUPER HOMEM (LIRIANY) ANGOLA
    9 TEMPOE WITH YOU (DAVIDO FT. OMAH LAY) NIGERIA
    10 THEMBA SEKOWE, GOMOLEMO JOY GUMEDE, KABELO MOTHA ABANTWANA BAKHO (DJ MAPHORISA, XDUPPY, KABZA DE SMALL FT. THATOHATSI, YOUNGSTUNNA, NKOSAZANA DAUGHTER) SOUTH AFRICA
    12
    Album of the Year
    S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 DAVIDO 5IVE NIGERIA
    2 HIMRA BIG AKA 4 AKA KAI COTE D’IVOIRE
    3 DIDI B DIYILEM & BAZARHOFF: GENIUS COTE D’IVOIRE
    4 AMR DIAB EBTADENA EGYPT
    5 TINARIWEN IDRACHE (TRACES OF THE PAST) MALI
    6 DJ MAPHORISA & XDUPPY NGOMOYA SOUTH AFRICA
    7 BURNA BOY NO SIGN OF WEAKNESS NIGERIA
    8 EL GRANDE TOTO SALGOAT MOROCCO
    10 KELVIN MOMO THATO YA MODIMO SOUTH AFRICA
    13
    Best African Video of the Year
    S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 BABS DIRECTION (AWUDU MUSA) REBEL (BLACK SHERIF) GHANA
    2 BONGANI TSHABALALA AND VUYO MPANTSHA META (NOMCEBO ZIKODE & SOFIYA NZAU FT. FIREBOY DML) SOUTH AFRICA
    3 DIRECTOR PINK KI LO WA WA (YEMI ALADE) NIGERIA
    4 EDRINE PAUL DIRECTOR SOMEBODY (SHEEBAH) UGANDA
    5 FOLE X OVA (MBOSSO) TANZANIA
    6 FOLE X OLOLUFE (JUMA JUX & DIAMOND PLATNUMZ) TANZANIA
    7 TG OMORI SHAOLIN (SEYI VIBEZ) NIGERIA
    8 WLDRB STK STK (DIZZY DROS, KEKRA & NORFAFRICA) MOROCCO
    14
    Song of the Year
    S/NO TRACK TITLE ARTISTE COUNTRY
    1 ABANTWANA BAKHO DJ MAPHORISA, XDUPPY, KABZA DE SMALL (FT. THATOHATSI,YOUNGSTUNNA,NKOSAZANA SOUTH AFRICA
    2 BENGICELA MAWHOO GL CEEJAY & THUKUTHELA (FT. JAZZWORX) SOUTH AFRICA
    3 CHOIX MIA GUISSÉ (FT. WALLY SECK) SENEGAL
    4 DIPLOMATICO EL GRANDE TOTO MOROCCO
    5 KAAY WAAY VJ SENEGAL
    6 LAHO SHALLIPOPI NIGERIA
    7 OLOLUFE MI JUX & DIAMOND PLATNUMZ TANZANIA
    8 PUSH 2 START TYLA SOUTH AFRICA
    9 SHAKE IT TO THE MAX MOLIY, SHENSEEA, SKILLIBENG & SILENT ADDY GHANA
    10 WITH YOU DAVIDO (FT. OMAH LAY) NIGERIA
    15
    Best African Dance/Choreography
    S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 JAYLANN HA WLIDI MOROCCO
    2 LADY PONCE JE VEUX DANSER CAMEROON
    3 REBO MOBAMBO DRC
    4 SERGE BEYNAUD TAPER DEDANS COTE D’IVOIRE
    5 TOOFAN DEODORANT TOGO
    6 TYLA PUSH 2 START SOUTH AFRICA
    7 UNCLE WAFFLES & ROYAL MUSIQ ZENZELE (FT. COWBOII, XDUPPY & UNCOOL MC) ESWATINI
    8 WEEHA DIMAMA ETHIOPIA
    9 WERRASON TOUT SE PAIE ICI BAS DRC
    10 WIZKID KESE NIGERIA
    16
    Best African Act Reggae, Ragga & Dancehall
    S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 MAGASCO DIRTY WHINE (FT. MIMIE) CAMEROON
    2 MOLIY, SHENSEEA, SKILLIBENG & SILENT ADDY SHAKE IT TO THE MAX REMIX GHANA
    3 RUGER & KRANIUM DUDU NIGERIA
    4 SEAN MORGAN VUU MALAWI
    5 BLACK SHERIF REBEL MUSIC GHANA
    6 TAKANA ZION ON MY EYES GUINEA
    7 TIWA SAVAGE FORGIVENESS NIGERIA
    8 WAKADINALI KUM BABA (FT. ABBAS KUBAF, WAKUU, PEPELA & MASTERPIECE KING) KENYA
    9 YEMI ALADE BADDIE (REMIX) (FT. KONSHENS AND FEMI ONE) NIGERIA
    10 IYANII, MWANAA (VIJANA BARUBARU) & CEDO KIFO CHA MENDE KENYA
    17
    Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in African Rock
    S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 LAEKE ESKENEKA ETHIOPIA
    2 IZLAN AMEZYAN ALGERIA
    3 FRANCK BIYONG STRUGGLE 4 MONEY CAMEROON
    4 RASH DO OR DIE KENYA
    5 MDOU MOCTAR IMOUHAR (INJUSTICE VERSION) NIGER
    6 CHRISSY ZEBBY TEMBO & THE NGOZI FAMILY I AM NOT MADE OF IRON ZAMBIA
    18
    Best Artiste Duo or Group in African Traditional
    S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 BIG ZULU NG’SALE NOBANI (FT. ZEH MCGEBA & ZEE NXUMALO) SOUTH AFRICA
    2 CHIRINE LAJMI ECHEH ECHEH TUNISIA
    3 LADY PONCE JE VEUX DANSER CAMEROON
    4 LAMA SHREIF JAYEK LAHSSEB (FT. CHEB BACHIR) TUNISIA
    5 LARRY GAAGA, FLAVOUR & QUEEN THERESA ONUORAH OBODO (FT. PHYNO) NIGERIA
    6 SONA TATA NAINAI BANA GUINEA
    7 STONEBWOY JEJEREJE (WITH GINTON) GHANA
    8 TINARIWEN AMOSS IDJRAW MALI
    9 TONTON PAL & BINGUINI BAKHAGA COURONNE MALI
    10 VERONICA ADANE KANTE LELA ETHIOPIA
    19
    Best African Collaboration 
    S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 BLANCHE BAILLY & LADY PONCE LÈVE TOI CAMEROUN
    2 GOON FLAVOUR, MASTER KG & EEMOH NGISHUTHENI SOUTH AFRICA
    3 MIA GUISSÉ CHOIX (FT. WALLY SECK) SENEGAL
    4 MOLIY, SILENT ADDY, SKILLIBENG & SHENSEEA SHAKE IT TO THE MAX (FLY) (REMIX) GHANA
    5 PAKI CHENZU ASSAUT (ENCORE ET ENCORE) (FT. HIMRA) TOGO/COTE D’IVOIRE
    6 SHALLIPOPI LAHO (FT. BURNA BOY) NIGERIA
    7 UNCLE WAFFLES ZENZELE (FT. COWBOII, ROYAL MUSIQ, UNCOOL MC & XDUPPY) ESWATINI
    8 DAVIDO WITH YOU (FT. OMAH LAY) NIGERIA
    9 MAWHOO, GL CEEJAY & THUKUTHELA BENGICELA (FT. JAZZWORX) SOUTH AFRICA
    10 BENNY ADAM & KHADIJA EL WARZAZIA MOK YA MOK MOROCCO
    20
    Most Promising Artiste of the Year
    S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 CYSOUL KOULOS CAMEROUN
    2 JOSHUA BARAKA WRONG PLACES UGANDA
    3 KING LUCA FRAGILE CAMEROUN
    4 L’OISEAU RARE NIAMATOS GABON
    5 LWAH NDLUNKULU MNAKWETHU SOUTH AFRICA
    6 MASSAMBA AMADEUS DAARU DUNYA SENEGAL
    7 QING MADI, VALORANT EGO NIGERIA
    8 RYM TAJ LI WATANI MOROCCO
    9 KUNMIE ARIKE NIGERIA
    10 FOLA WHO DOES THAT? (FT BELLA SHMURDA) NIGERIA
    21
    Artiste of the Year
    S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
    1 AMR DIAB KHATFOONY (FT. JANA DIAB) EGYPT
    2 AYRA STARR ALL THE LOVE NIGERIA
    3 BURNA BOY UPDATE NIGERIA
    4 DAVIDO WITH YOU (FT. OMAH LAY) NIGERIA
    5 DJ MAPHORISA DLALA KA YONA (WITH XDUPPY & ENNY MAN DA GUITAR FT. FOCALISTIC, RICKY LENYORA, UNCOOL MC) SOUTH AFRICA
    6 EL GRANDE TOTO DIPLOMATICO MOROCCO
    7 FALLY IPUPA LE TEMPS DRC
    8 JUX OLOLUFE MI (WITH DIAMOND PLATNUMZ) TANZANIA
    9 REMA BABY (IS IT A CRIME) NIGERIA
    10 SHALLIPOPI LAHO NIGERIA
    11 TYLA PUSH 2 START SOUTH AFRICA
    22
    Breakout Artiste of the Year
    S/NO Artist Track Title Country
    1 BLAQ MAJOR SDAKIWE SBALI (FT. BLESS THE GENTLEMAN & DJ KAP) SOUTH AFRICA
    2 CIZA ISAKA (6AM) WITH JAZZWORX & THUKUTHELA SOUTH AFRICA
    3 EBOLOKO SATANANA (FT. DRE-A) GABON
    4 HIMRA YOROBO COTE D IVOIRE
    5 MARIOO NAIROBI TANZANIA
    6 MAWHOO BENGICELA (WITH GL CEEJAY & THUKUTHELA FT. JAZZWORX) SOUTH AFRICA
    7 MOLIY SHAKE IT TO THE MAX (WITH SHENSEEA, SKILLIBENG & SILENT ADDY ) GHANA
    8 SHALLIPOPI LAHO NIGERIA
    9 TRAP KING HUSTLIN ALGERIA
    10 VJ KAAY WAAY SENEGAL
    23
    Best African Lyricist Rapper
    S/NO Artiste Track Title Country
    1 ALA TFADHEL TUNISIA
    2 DIDI B PADRÉ VELI CôTE D’IVOIRE
    3 JESSY B LA VIE EST BELLE (FT. BLACK M) CONGO B
    4 KLASSAFAN LE MELANGEUR WON SOUKHOU GUINEA
    5 NASTY C & USIMAMANE SOFT SOUTH AFRICA
    6 NYASHINSKI BUSY KENYA
    7 REMINISCE KUPE NIGERIA
    8 SARKODIE VIOLENCE (FT. KWEDU SMOKE GHANA
    9 SWITCH ZENZANA LIBYA
    10 YACOU B OG KILIMANDJARO MALI
    24
    Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in African HipHop
    S/NO Artiste Track Title Country
    1 ALA FT. MOOTJEYEK MAKINA TUNISIA
    2 CASSPER NYOVEST KUSHO BANI SOUTH AFRICA
    3 EBOLOKO 3X NDOSS (FT. YORSSYANTF) GABON
    4 EL GRANDE TOTO DIPLOMATICO MOROCCO
    5 HIMRA YOROBO COTE D IVOIRE
    6 PHYNO TROUBLE MAKER NIGERIA
    7 NASTY C & USIMAMANE SOFT SOUTH AFRICA
    8 ODUMODUBLVCK LEGOLAS NIGERIA
    9 SARKODIE MESSIAH (FT. KWEKU FLICK) GHANA
    10 SUSPECT 95 MONLISA (FT. HIMRA) COTE D’IVORIE
    25
    Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in African RnB & Soul
    S/NO Artiste Track Title Country
    1 BENSOUL & V- BE KAUTAMU FLANI KENYA
    2 BIG ZULU FT. MALUNGELO AZALA SOUTH AFRICA
    3 BRAYE I WISH I HAD MORE TIME NIGERIA
    4 CALEMA AMAR PELA METADE SAO TOME
    5 EMMA’A ÇA M’A LAISSÉ GABON
    6 KUNMIE ARIKE NIGERIA
    7 MANAL CABARET MOROCCO
    8 NALEDI APHIWE & MAWELELE ROMEO & JULIET SOUTH AFRICA
    9 REMA BABY (IS IT A CRIME) NIGERIA
    10 WEGZ FT. TAYC GIRLFRIEND EGYPT
    26
    Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in African EDM, House, Techno
    S/NO Artiste Track Title Country
    1 ASAKE UHH YEAH NIGERIA
    2 BLACK COFFEE, BILLIE EILISH CHHIRO SOUTH AFRICA
    3 DJ MAPHORISA, XDUPPY & ENNY MAN DA GUITAR FT. FOCALISTIC, RICKY LENYORA, UNCOOL MC. DLALA KA YONA SOUTH AFRICA
    4 GOON FLAVOUR, MASTER KG & EEMOH NGISHUTHENI SOUTH AFRICA
    5 KVNG VINCI FT. ZERRYDL HAUSAPIANO (REMIX) NIGERIA
    6 MAWHOO, GL CEEJAY & THUKUTELA FT. JAZZWORX BENGICELA SOUTH AFRICA
    7 MBOSSO AVIOLA TANZANIA
    8 NOMCEBO ZIKODE & SOFIYA NZAU FT. FIREBOY DML META SOUTH AFRICA/KENYA/NIGERIA
    9 SAT-B FT. CHAMPURA MAKHENZO KIRISESE BURUNDI
    10 YEMI ALADE KI LO WA WA NIGERIA
    27
    Best African Act in Diaspora Male
    S/NO Artiste Track Title Country
    1 DJ SNAKE NOVENTA (FT. J BALVIN) FRANCE/ALGERIA
    2 GAZO NANANI NANANA FRANCE/GUINEA
    3 NISKA ADRIANO FRANCE/DRC
    4 TAYC FORÉVÀ FRANCE/CAMEROON
    5 TIAKOLA MBIFE (WITH GENEZIO) FRANCE/DRC
    6 TIF KAFINI (WITH EL GRANDE TOTO) FRANCE/ALGERIA/MOROCCO
    7 WERENOI PONEY FRANCE/CAMEROON
    8 WIZTHEMC SHOW ME LOVE (WITH BEES & HONEY) SOUTH AFRICA/CANADA
    9 L’ALGÉRINO AU SOLEIL (WITH JOSAS) ALGERIA/FRANCE
    10 ODEAL BLAME U NIGERIA/UK
    28
    Best African Act in Diaspora Female
    S/NO Artiste Track Title Country
    1 AYA NAKAMURA BADDIES (WITH JOÉ DWÈT FILÉ) MALI/FRANCE
    2 ANNATORIA HARK NOW HEAR ZIMBABWE/ENGLAND
    3 CHOISIE BASOLUA EKOMAMA DRC
    4 DARKOO FAVOURITE GIRL (FT. REMA) NIGERIA/UK
    5 DEBORAH LUKALU GOD IS GOOD DRC
    6 FAOUZIA UNETHICAL CANADA/MOROCCO
    7 RONISIA SWIPE CAPE VERDE/FRANCE
    8 THE UNVEILED NDIKHOKHELE (FT. LIL ELIANA) SOUTH AFRICA
    9 THEODORA KONGOLESE SOUS BBL (FT. JEEZ SUAVE) DRC/FRANCE
    10 ZAHO DIOR AND ZAWAJ (WITH YOUV) ALGERIA/CANADA
    29
    Best African Duo Group Band
    S/NO Artiste Track Title Country
    1 BABYLONE TELLEMENT NDARIT ALGERIA
    2 BLAQ DIAMOND PIKI PIKI SOUTH AFRICA
    3 CELEMA AMAR PELA METADE SAO TOME & PRINCIPE
    4 TEAM PAIYA MAISON B FT. TEAM MAISON B, TEAM 2 POY CÔTE D’IVOIRE
    5 THE CAVEMEN MEDICINE NIGERIA
    6 TINARIWEN TENHERT MALI
    7 TOOFAN DEODORANT TOGO
    8 VESTINE & DORCAS YEBO -NITAWALE RWANDA
    9 WAPENDWA MUZIKI AMEFANYA MUNGU KENYA
    10 WE ARE NUBIA DND (FT. ZAITUNI WAMBUI) KENYA

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  • 2025 MTV VMAs: Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tems, Asake & Rema Shine as Afrobeats Dominates Nomination List

    • Afrobeats Shines at the 2025 MTV VMAs, Full List of Nominations
    Afrobeats Shines at the 2025 MTV VMAs: Full List of Nominations

    Nigerian music continues to break boundaries on the global stage, and this year’s MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) is no exception. The 2025 VMAs have officially rolled out their full list of nominations, with Afrobeats firmly in the spotlight and some of Nigeria’s biggest stars earning major recognition.

    Leading the Nigerian contingent is Burna Boy, who secured three nominations across multiple categories. His Travis Scott-assisted hit TaTaTa earned him a nod for Best Afrobeats, while his powerful solo track Higher is nominated in the Video for Good category. Burna Boy also scores a mention for Best Visual Effects through his appearance in The Weeknd’s cinematic video for Hurry Up Tomorrow.

    Wizkid also makes his mark with a nomination for Best Afrobeats for Piece Of My Heart, his collaboration with American singer Brent Faiyaz, a track that has drawn critical acclaim for its smooth blend of R&B and Afrobeats.

    Afrobeats queen Tems and street-hop star Asake share a nomination in the same category for their joint effort Get It Right, while Asake earns an additional nod for Best Afrobeats with Active, another collaboration with Travis Scott.

    Meanwhile, Rema rounds out the Nigerian nominees in the Best Afrobeats category with his soulful single Baby (Is It A Crime) further showcasing the depth and diversity within the genre.

    The 2025 edition of the VMAs, which will air live on September 7, 2025, introduces a dedicated Best Afrobeats category a clear reflection of the genre’s meteoric rise and the growing impact of Nigerian artists on global music culture.

    With five Nigerian stars securing prominent nominations, this year’s ceremony is poised to be a celebration of Afrobeats excellence. As anticipation builds, all eyes are now on the VMAs stage to see how these trailblazing artists fare.

    Here full list of 2025 MTV Video Music Awards nominations below:

    Video of the Year
    Ariana Grande – “Brighter Days Ahead”
    Billie Eilish – “Birds of a Feather”
    Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
    Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile”
    ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.”
    Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”
    The Weeknd, Playboi Carti – “Timeless”

    Artist of the Year
    Bad Bunny
    Beyoncé
    Kendrick Lamar
    Lady Gaga
    Morgan Wallen
    Taylor Swift
    The Weeknd

     

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    Song of the Year
    Alex Warren – “Ordinary”
    Billie Eilish – “Birds of a Feather”
    Doechii – “Anxiety”
    Ed Sheeran – “Sapphire”
    Gracie Abrams – “I Love You, I’m Sorry”
    Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile”
    Lorde – “What Was That”
    ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.”
    Tate McRae – “Sports Car”
    The Weeknd, Playboi Carti – “Timeless”

    Best New Artist
    Alex Warren
    Ella Langley
    Gigi Perez
    Lola Young
    sombr
    The Marías

     

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    Best Pop Artist
    Ariana Grande
    Charli xcx
    Justin Bieber
    Lorde
    Miley Cyrus
    Sabrina Carpenter
    Tate McRae

    MTV Push Performance of the Year
    Aug. 2024 – Shaboozey – “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
    Sept. 2024 – Ayra Starr – “Last Heartbreak Song”
    Oct 2024 – Mark Ambor – “Belong Together”
    Nov. 2024 – Lay Bankz – “Graveyard”
    Dec. 2024 – Dasha – “Bye Bye Bye”
    Jan. 2025 – KATSEYE – “Touch”
    Feb. 2025 – Jordan Adetunji – “KEHLANI”
    March 2025 – Leon Thomas – “YES IT IS”
    April 2025 – Livingston – “Shadow”
    May 2025 – Damiano David – “Next Summer”
    June 2025 – Gigi Perez – “Sailor Song”
    July 2025 – Role Model – “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out”

    Best Collaboration
    Bailey Zimmerman with Luke Combs – “Backup Plan (Stagecoach Official Music Video)”
    Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “luther”
    Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile”
    Post Malone ft. Blake Shelton – “Pour Me A Drink”
    ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.”
    Selena Gomez, benny blanco – “Sunset Blvd”

    Best Pop
    Alex Warren – “Ordinary”
    Ariana Grande – “Brighter Days Ahead”
    Ed Sheeran – “Sapphire”
    Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile”
    ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.”
    Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”

    Best Hip-Hop
    Doechii – “Anxiety”
    Drake – “NOKIA”
    Eminem ft. Jelly Roll – “Somebody Save Me”
    GloRilla ft. Sexyy Red – “Watch Kno About Me”
    Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
    LL COOL J ft. Eminem – “Murdergram Deux”
    Travis Scott – “4X4”

    Best R&B
    Chris Brown – “Residuals”
    Leon Thomas & Freddie Gibbs – “MUTT (REMIX)”
    Mariah Carey – “Type Dangerous”
    PARTYNEXTDOOR – “N o C h i l l”
    Summer Walker – “Heart Of A Woman”
    SZA – “Drive”
    The Weeknd, Playboi Carti – “Timeless”

    Best Alternative
    Gigi Perez – “Sailor Song”
    Imagine Dragons – “Wake Up”
    Lola Young – “Messy”
    mgk & Jelly Roll – “Lonely Road”
    sombr – “back to friends”
    The Marías – “Back To Me”

    Best Rock
    Coldplay – “All My Love”
    Evanescence – “Afterlife (From the Netflix Series “Devil May Cry”)”
    Green Day – “One Eyed Bastard”
    Lenny Kravitz – “Honey”
    Linkin Park – “The Emptiness Machine”
    twenty one pilots – “The Contract”

    Best Latin
    Bad Bunny – “BAILE INoLVIDABLE”
    J Balvin – “Rio”
    Karol G – “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”
    Peso Pluma – “LA PATRULLA”
    Rauw Alejandro & Romeo Santos – “Khé?”
    Shakira – “Soltera“

    Best K-Pop
    aespa – “Whiplash”
    JENNIE – “like JENNIE”
    Jimin – “Who”
    JISOO – “earthquake”
    LISA ft. Doja Cat & RAYE – “Born Again”
    Stray Kids – “Chk Chk Boom”
    ROSÉ – “toxic till the end”

    Best Afrobeats
    Asake & Travis Scott – “Active
    Burna Boy ft. Travis Scott – “TaTaTa”
    MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea – “Shake It To The Max (FLY) (Remix)”
    Rema – “Baby (Is It A Crime)”
    Tems ft. Asake – “Get It Right”
    Tyla – “PUSH 2 START”
    Wizkid ft. Brent Faiyaz – “Piece Of My Heart”

    Best Country
    Chris Stapleton – “Think I’m In Love With You”
    Cody Johnson with Carrie Underwood – “I’m Gonna Love You”
    Jelly Roll – “Liar”
    Lainey Wilson – “4x4xU”
    Megan Moroney – “Am I Okay?”
    Morgan Wallen – “Smile”

    Best Album
    Bad Bunny – DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
    Kendrick Lamar – GNX
    Lady Gaga – Mayhem
    Morgan Wallen – I’m The Problem
    Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
    The Weeknd – Hurry Up Tomorrow

    Best Long Form Video
    Ariana Grande – “Brighter Days Ahead”
    Bad Bunny – “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (Short Film)”
    Damiano David – “FUNNY little STORIES”
    Mac Miller – “Balloonerism”
    Miley Cyrus – “Something Beautiful”
    The Weeknd – “Hurry Up Tomorrow”

    Video for Good
    Burna Boy – “Higher”
    Charli xcx – “Guess featuring Billie Eilish”
    Doechii – “Anxiety”
    Eminem ft. Jelly Roll – “Somebody Save Me”
    Selena Gomez, benny blanco – “Younger And Hotter Than Me”
    Zach Hood ft. Sasha Alex Sloan – “Sleepwalking”

    Best Direction
    Ariana Grande – “Brighter Days Ahead”
    Charli xcx – “Guess” featuring Billie Eilish
    Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
    Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”
    ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.”
    Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”

    Best Art Direction
    Charli xcx – “Guess featuring Billie Eilish”
    Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
    Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”
    Lorde – “Man Of The Year”
    Miley Cyrus – “End of the World”
    ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.”

    Best Cinematography
    Ariana Grande – “Brighter Days Ahead”
    Ed Sheeran – “Sapphire”
    Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
    Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”
    Miley Cyrus – “Easy Lover”
    Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”

    Best Editing
    Charli xcx – “Guess featuring Billie Eilish”
    Ed Sheeran – “Sapphire”
    Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
    Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”
    Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”
    Tate McRae – “Just Keep Watching”

    Best Choreography
    Doechii – “Anxiety”
    FKA twigs – “Eusexua”
    Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
    Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”
    Tyla – “PUSH 2 START”
    Zara Larsson – “Pretty Ugly”

    Best Visual Effects
    Ariana Grande – “Brighter Days Ahead”
    Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”
    ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.”
    Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”
    Tate McRae – “Just Keep Watching“
    The Weeknd – “Hurry Up Tomorrow”

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    ]]>         Drake and Central Cee Unveil Unreleased Collab at Wireless Festival 2025 https://mp3bullet.ng/drake-and-central-cee-unveil-unreleased-collab-at-wireless-festival-2025/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:03:00 +0000 https://mp3bullet.ng/?p=840743 Drake and UK Rapper Debut Explosive New Track at Wireless Festival 2025 Wireless Festival 2025 served up a major shocker on Sunday night as global rap icon Drake took the stage at Finsbury Park and stunned fans with a surprise appearance by UK rap heavyweight Central Cee. In what has quickly become one of the [...]

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  • Drake and UK Rapper Debut Explosive New Track at Wireless Festival 2025

    • Drake and Central Cee Unveil Unreleased Collab at Wireless Festival 2025
    Drake and Central Cee Unveil Unreleased Collab at Wireless Festival 2025

    Wireless Festival 2025 served up a major shocker on Sunday night as global rap icon Drake took the stage at Finsbury Park and stunned fans with a surprise appearance by UK rap heavyweight Central Cee.

    In what has quickly become one of the festival’s most talked-about highlights, the duo debuted an unreleased collaboration live for the first time, triggering a massive reaction from the crowd.

    Set against a pulsating drill-influenced beat, the track showcased Drake’s smooth melodic flow, setting the stage for Central Cee’s punchy wordplay and signature West London flair.

    The chemistry between both stars was undeniable, and judging by the crowd’s explosive response, the track is already being tipped as a future chart-topper.

    Although neither the song’s title nor release date was confirmed during the performance, anticipation is already building online, with fans praising the surprise drop and speculating about a potential joint project.

    The performance marks a powerful cultural crossover, fusing Toronto’s finesse with London’s street energy, and further solidifies the global appeal of UK rap and drill music.

    With Drake’s global pull and Central Cee’s rapid rise as one of the UK’s most dynamic voices, this collaboration is primed to make a major impact across continents once it officially drops.

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    ]]>         Drake Shocks Wireless Festival Fans with Surprise Rema Appearance https://mp3bullet.ng/drake-shocks-wireless-festival-fans-with-surprise-rema-appearance/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:48:36 +0000 https://mp3bullet.ng/?p=840740 Drake Brings Out Rema for Surprise Performance at Wireless Festival 2025 Global hip-hop heavyweight Drake pulled off one of the most unforgettable moments of Wireless Festival 2025 on Sunday night, July 13, by bringing out Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema as a surprise guest during his headline performance. The crowd at London’s Finsbury Park erupted in [...]

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  • Drake Brings Out Rema for Surprise Performance at Wireless Festival 2025

    • Drake Shocks Wireless Festival Fans with Surprise Rema Appearance
    Drake Shocks Wireless Festival Fans with Surprise Rema Appearance

    Global hip-hop heavyweight Drake pulled off one of the most unforgettable moments of Wireless Festival 2025 on Sunday night, July 13, by bringing out Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema as a surprise guest during his headline performance.

    The crowd at London’s Finsbury Park erupted in excitement as Drake paused mid-set to introduce “one of the most important voices coming out of Africa right now.” Seconds later, Rema emerged on stage to deafening applause, marking a defining moment for Afrobeats on one of the world’s biggest music stages.

    The Benin-born superstar wasted no time before diving into a thrilling performance of his latest single, “Is It a Crime,” igniting even more energy from the already electrified audience.

    This unexpected collaboration between the Canadian rap icon and the Nigerian trailblazer was hailed online as one of the festival’s highlights, further solidifying Rema’s place as a global force in contemporary music.

    Rema’s appearance not only thrilled fans but also the growing mainstream embrace of Afrobeats across international stages, with Nigerian stars now becoming central features in major global events.

    As Wireless 2025 wrapped up, Drake and Rema’s powerful link-up stood out as a cultural moment, showcasing the unstoppable wave of African music breaking boundaries across the globe.

     

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    ]]>         Odumodublvck to Perform at 2025 Wireless Festival, Joins Drake-Led Lineup https://mp3bullet.ng/odumodublvck-to-perform-at-2025-wireless-festival-joins-drake-led-lineup/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:09:11 +0000 https://mp3bullet.ng/?p=840633 Odumodublvck says Drake put him on the Wireless Stage Nigerian hitmaking rapper Odumodublvck has been officially announced as one of the performers at the 2025 Wireless Festival in the United Kingdom, a major milestone in his rising global profile. The celebrated hip-hop artist will perform at the iconic Finsbury Park, London, between July 11 and [...]

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    • Odumodublvck says Drake put him on the Wireless Stage

    Odumodublvck to Perform at 2025 Wireless Festival, Joins Drake-Led Lineup
    Odumodublvck to Perform at 2025 Wireless Festival, Joins Drake-Led Lineup

    Nigerian hitmaking rapper Odumodublvck has been officially announced as one of the performers at the 2025 Wireless Festival in the United Kingdom, a major milestone in his rising global profile.

    The celebrated hip-hop artist will perform at the iconic Finsbury Park, London, between July 11 and July 13, joining a star-studded lineup for the 20th anniversary of one of the UK’s most iconic music festivals. This year’s edition is set to be headlined by Drake, who will make history with three different sets across three consecutive days, a Wireless Festival first.

    Reacting to the news, Odumodublvck took to his official X (formerly Twitter) page to reveal that it was Drake himself who requested his inclusion, writing that the Canadian megastar “put me on the stage.”

    This revelation has only heightened the excitement among fans and cemented the belief that Odumodublvck’s sound is resonating on the global stage.

    This landmark booking adds to a growing list of accolades for the rapper, who has emerged as the face of contemporary Nigerian hip hop. With previous co-signs from international heavyweights such as Skepta, Stormzy, Dave,and Rick Ross, Odumodublvck continues to gain traction beyond Africa.

    He won’t be the only Nigerian act performing at the festival—Grammy-winning Afrofusion star Burna Boy has also been confirmed as part of the impressive lineup, which includes Boy Better Know, BigXthaPlug, Lancey Foux, Nemzzz, SahBabii, Popcaan, Vybez Kartel, and many more.

    Additionally, Odumodublvck is gearing up for a busy summer, as he’s also one of the supporting acts on Davido’s upcoming ‘5ive Alive’ global tour, further establishing his presence on international stages.

    With back-to-back high-profile appearances lined up, 2025 is shaping up to be a career-defining year for Odumodublvck as he continues to fly the flag for Nigerian hip hop on the world stage.

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    ]]>         Wizkid and Tems Set Historic Records on Apple Music’s All-Time Most-Streamed List https://mp3bullet.ng/wizkid-and-tems-set-historic-records-on-apple-musics-all-time-most-streamed-list/ Sun, 06 Jul 2025 14:10:57 +0000 https://mp3bullet.ng/?p=840549 Wizkid and Tems Break Records as Most-Streamed African Artists on Apple Music’s All-Time List Nigerian music powerhouses Wizkid and Tems have once again etched their names into the annals of music history, setting new records for African artists globally. In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Apple Music unveiled its official list of the most-streamed songs [...]

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  • Wizkid and Tems Break Records as Most-Streamed African Artists on Apple Music’s All-Time List

    • Wizkid and Tems Set Historic Records on Apple Music's All-Time Most-Streamed List
    Wizkid and Tems Set Historic Records on Apple Music’s All-Time Most-Streamed List

    Nigerian music powerhouses Wizkid and Tems have once again etched their names into the annals of music history, setting new records for African artists globally.

    In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Apple Music unveiled its official list of the most-streamed songs of all time, spotlighting tracks that have garnered the highest plays on the platform since its inception. Among the global chart-toppers, Wizkid and Tems stood tall as the top-performing African artists, cementing their legacy in the international music space.

    Wizkid, through his 2016 global smash hit “One Dance” with Drake and Kyla, emerged as the highest-ranked African act on the all-time chart. The collaboration not only took over global charts upon release but has continued to enjoy immense streaming success almost a decade later, highlighting Wizkid’s enduring influence.

    Tems, on the other hand, made history as the highest-ranked and only female African artist on the all-time list. Her Grammy-winning appearance on “Wait For U,” a collaboration with Future and Drake, catapulted her to new heights. The song, released in 2022, received widespread acclaim and reinforced her global appeal.

    Beyond the streaming milestones, Tems has also been in the spotlight for her impactful contributions to women in music. Her recently launched initiative aims to empower and support female creatives across Africa’s music industry—adding a layer of purpose to her already impressive artistic journey.

    With this achievement, Wizkid and Tems have once again elevated Afrobeats and African music to the global stage, reinforcing the continent’s growing dominance in mainstream music conversations.

    Here are the most-streamed songs in history on the streaming platform, Apple Music:

    Most streamed songs in Apple Music history (Top 500):

    1 Shape of You

    2 Blinding Lights

    3 God’s Plan

    4 Sunflower

    5 rockstar

    6 One Dance

    7 SICKO MODE

    8 Perfect

    9 No Guidance

    10 bad guy

    11 Closer

    12 Starboy

    13 goosebumps

    14 STAY (The Kid Laroi & Justin)

    15 HUMBLE.

    16 Dance Monkey

    17 Freestyle

    18 The Box

    19 7 rings

    20 Someone You Loved

    21 Nice For What

    22 thank u, next

    23 Drip Too Hard

    24 Unforgettable

    25 In My Feelings

    26 Nonstop

    27 No Role Modelz

    28 Circles

    29 Lucid Dreams

    30 I Like It

    31 XO TOUR Llif3

    32 Going Bad

    33 HIGHEST IN THE ROOM

    34 Dynamite

    35 Better Now

    36 Congratulations

    37 Mask Off

    38 For The Night

    39 Yes Indeed

    40 Sum 2 Prove

    41 Passionfruit

    42 WAIT FOR U

    43 Believer

    44 Work

    45 Don’t

    46 New Rules

    47 Wow.

    48 Havana

    49 Life Is Good

    50 lovely

    51 Die For You

    52 Bank Account

    53 Something Just Like This

    54 Despacito

    55 LOVE.

    56 I Fall Apart

    57 Cruel Summer

    58 when the party’s over

    59 That’s What I Like

    60 Old Town Road

    61 Beautiful Crazy

    62 Don’t Start Now

    63 Without Me (Halsey)

    64 Thinking Out Loud

    65 Psycho

    66 BUTTERFLY EFFECT

    67 Last Night

    68 Chasin’ You

    69 SAD!

    70 Best Part

    71 Tennessee Whiskey

    72 Thunder

    73 Snooze

    74 Wants and Needs

    75 As It Was

    76 Señorita

    77 Heat Waves

    78 Watermelon Sugar

    79 The Hills

    80 Blank Space

    81 Best I Ever Had

    82 Girls Like You

    83 Young Dumb & Broke

    84 Fuck Love

    85 Lose Yourself

    86 everything i wanted

    87 Exchange

    88 Location

    89 ROCKSTAR

    90 All The Stars

    91 Into the Night (夜に駆ける)

    92 Better

    93 Wild Thoughts

    94 Bad and Boujee

    95 Say You Won’t Let Go

    96 Bodak Yellow

    97 Lover

    98 drivers license

    99 Good Days

    100 All I Want for Christmas Is You

    101 Woah

    102 MIDDLE CHILD

    103 Suge

    104 Shallow

    105 WAP

    106 Kiss Me More

    107 Shake It Off

    108 good 4 u

    109 Call Out My Name

    110 I Feel It Coming

    111 Power Trip

    112 Intentions

    113 Too Good at Goodbyes

    114 Drowning

    115 I’m the One

    116 Redbone

    117 Under the Influence

    118 Dreams

    119 Someone Like You

    120 Wildest Dreams

    121 Needed Me

    122 Love on the Brain

    123 Happier

    124 ocean eyes

    125 Love Story

    126 Controlla

    127 Mr. Brightside

    128 Money In The Grave

    129 DÁKITI

    130 Umbrella

    131 I Don’t Care

    132 Knife Talk

    133 Roll in Peace

    134 No Flockin

    135 All Girls Are the Same

    136 Ballin’

    137 Low Life

    138 What You Know Bout Love

    139 Go Crazy

    140 Ric Flair Drip

    141 Wasted On You

    142 ZEZE

    143 a lot

    144 Hello

    145 One Kiss

    146 Get You

    147 Dried Flower

    148 Meant to Be

    149 24K Magic

    150 Moonlight

    151 Style

    152 Whiskey Glasses

    153 Goodbyes

    154 Sweater Weather

    155 Eastside

    156 Bohemian Rhapsody

    157 no tears left to cry

    158 X

    159 Viva La Vida

    160 Yeah!

    161 Talk

    162 Low Down

    163 Save Your Tears

    164 Look Back at It

    165 Can’t Feel My Face

    166 Sure Thing

    167 positions

    168 Easy On Me

    169 When It Rains It Pours

    170 Armed and Dangerous

    171 Swervin

    172 White Iverson

    173 Tití Me Preguntó

    174 Tunnel Vision

    175 Jocelyn Flores

    176 MIA

    177 Not Like Us

    178 This Is What You Came For

    179 Baby

    180 Love Galore

    181 Kill Bill

    182 Wet Dreamz

    183 Bad Habits

    184 BOP

    185 Riptide

    186 Martin & Gina

    187 You Need To Calm Down

    188 When I Was Your Man

    189 Hurricane

    190 Flowers

    191 March Madness

    192 Castle on the Hill

    193 Money Trees

    194 DNA.

    195 She Got the Best of Me

    196 Dior

    197 Yellow

    198 CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!

    199 Pretender

    200 You Belong With Me

    201 Photograph

    202 IDGAF

    203 Without Me (Eminem)

    204 Marvins Room

    205 Mood

    206 Take Me to Church

    207 Don’t Let Me Down

    208 Emotionally Scarred

    209 Pink + White

    210 Murder on My Mind

    211 Kacey Talk

    212 Party In the U.S.A.

    213 Taste

    214 Sugar

    215 Walk It Talk It

    216 Sativa

    217 Love Yourself

    218 In da Club

    219 The Way Life Goes

    220 Just the Way You Are

    221 Anti-Hero

    222 High Hopes

    223 The London

    224 In A Minute

    225 Love the Way You Lie

    226 You Proof

    227 Stick Talk

    228 Rolling in the Deep

    229 More than My Hometown

    230 Lean On

    231 Adore You

    232 Laugh Now Cry Later

    233 Don’t Stop Believin’

    234 Crazy in Love

    235 Oh Okay

    236 Hotline Bling

    237 Memories

    238 Sorry

    239 Vete

    240 Truth Hurts

    241 Billie Jean

    242 Pop Out

    243 Let Me Love You

    244 I Get the Bag

    245 Thunderstruck

    246 MotorSport

    247 Uptown Funk

    248 Bandit

    249 Can’t Hold Us

    250 Smells Like Teen Spirit

    251 7 Years

    252 Butter

    253 INDUSTRY BABY

    254 Thinkin Bout You

    255 3 Headed Goat

    256 Me Porto Bonito

    257 Too Good

    258 Feel It Still

    259 Callaita

    260 Stressed Out

    261 Headlines

    262 The A Team

    263 Gold Digger

    264 The Weekend

    265 Shivers

    266 Silence

    267 BIRDS OF A FEATHER

    268 See You Again (Wiz Khalifa)

    269 Forever After All

    270 LOYALTY.

    271 Look What You Made Me Do

    272 Roses (Imanbek Remix)

    273 Mood Swings

    274 Jimmy Cooks

    275 Kaiju no Hanauta

    276 Work Out

    277 All of Me

    278 Digits

    279 Slide

    280 RAPSTAR

    281 Hold On, We’re Going Home

    282 Be Alright

    283 Ni**as in Paris

    284 We Paid

    285 Godzilla

    286 Robbery

    287 Hotel California

    288 Peaches

    289 You Make It Easy

    290 High Fashion

    291 IDOL (アイドル)

    292 Empire State of Mind

    293 Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)

    294 Fake Love

    295 Sign of the Times

    296 The Middle

    297 We Found Love

    298 The Real Slim Shady

    299 Beautiful Things

    300 Espresso

    301 Sweet Child O’ Mine

    302 Cover Me Up

    303 déjà vu (Olivia Rodrigo)

    304 We Don’t Talk Anymore

    305 Back in Blood

    306 HEARTBREAK ANNIVERSARY

    307 The Night We Met

    308 Back In Black

    309 Jungle

    310 Dancing With A Stranger

    311 Youngblood

    312 A Bar Song (Tipsy)

    313 Attention

    314 Magnolia

    315 Need To Know

    316 Heaven

    317 Locked Out of Heaven

    318 FEFE

    319 Look Alive

    320 Wonderwall

    321 Love Me

    322 What Lovers Do

    323 7 Summers

    324 In the End

    325 Super Gremlin

    326 Neighbors

    327 Money

    328 Heartless (The Weeknd)

    329 Stay (Zedd)

    330 break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored

    331 bury a friend

    332 Sweet but Psycho

    333 1-800-273-8255

    334 Crew

    335 Sucker

    336 Close Friends

    337 There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back

    338 Let Me Love You

    339 Mo Bamba

    340 Body

    341 Check

    342 Leave The Door Open

    343 Levitating

    344 Father Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1

    345 Halo

    346 No Scrubs

    347 Stay

    348 Before You Go

    349 Broken Clocks

    350 Promiscuous

    351 Baby Shark

    352 Black Beatles

    353 Money Longer

    354 Drankin N Smokin

    355 Pure Cocaine

    356 Happier Than Ever

    357 Counting Stars

    358 idontwannabeyouanymore

    359 Cheap Thrills

    360 Till I Collapse

    361 Another Love

    362 LA CANCIÓN

    363 Marigold

    364 traitor

    365 Heartless (Kanye West)

    366 Whatever It Takes

    367 Moscow Mule

    368 Body Like a Back Road

    369 Set Fire to the Rain

    370 Mine

    371 Payphone

    372 No Limit

    373 Way 2 Sexy

    374 When We Were Young

    375 I Had Some Help

    376 God is a woman

    377 Look At Me!

    378 Something in the Orange

    379 Lose Control

    380 The Worst

    381 Thinkin’ Bout Me

    382 Love Me Like You Do

    383 Stronger

    384 Sold Out Dates

    385 Teenage Fever

    386 Nights

    387 Faded

    388 déjà vu (J. Cole)

    389 Bad at Love

    390 Titanium

    391 Work from Home

    392 Iris

    393 Africa

    394 Wake Me Up

    395 Another One Bites the Dust

    396 Candy Paint

    397 Rain On Me

    398 Erase Your Social

    399 Chicago Freestyle

    400 Juicy

    401 Te Boté

    402 Valuable Pain

    403 A Sky Full of Stars

    404 YOSEMITE

    405 Numb

    406 Diamonds

    407 Mockingbird

    408 All of the Lights

    409 pick up the phone

    410 Wake Up in the Sky

    411 Galway Girl

    412 Kevin’s Heart

    413 Stitches

    414 I Hate U

    415

    416 Somebody That I Used to Know

    417 Toosie Slide

    418 Girls Want Girls

    419 F.N

    420 Outside Today

    421 I Don’t Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)

    422 Die With A Smile

    423 Heartless

    424 Poetic Justice

    425 Baby

    426 Bad Bad Bad

    427 Praise The Lord (Da Shine) [feat. Skepta]

    428 Subtitle

    429 10,000 Hours

    430 I Ain’t Worried

    431 Hypnotize (2007 Remaster)

    432 Dreams and Nightmares

    433 Rich Flex

    434 Ransom

    435 Lose You To Love Me

    436 Boo’d Up

    437 Ivy

    438 I Want It That Way

    439 Calling My Spirit

    440 Ao To Natsu

    441 Talking to the Moon

    442 Cold Water

    443 Fast Car

    444 Say So

    445 STARGAZING

    446 Slime Belief

    447 Go Flex

    448 Lean Wit Me

    449 Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe

    450 Taki Taki

    451 Chandelier

    452 It Ain’t Me

    453 Let You Down

    454 Beautiful People

    455 First Day Out

    456 Delicate

    457 Summertime Sadness

    458 changes

    459 APT.

    460 Rockabye

    461 Tequila

    462 For Free

    463 The Less I Know the Better

    464 Space Cadet

    465 Astronaut In The Ocean

    466 Pumped Up Kicks

    467 Danza Kuduro

    468 Sky Walker

    469 Do I Wanna Know?

    470 Moves Like Jagger

    471 Hakujitsu

    472 Ride It

    473 Young, Wild & Free

    474 Girls Need Love

    475 Cash Shit

    476 ROXANNE

    477 cardigan

    478 Lost

    479 I Took a Pill in Ibiza (Seeb Remix)

    480 On Me

    481 See You Again (Tyler, the Creator)

    482 Beer Never Broke My Heart

    483 Hips Don’t Lie

    484 Flashing Lights

    485 The Chain

    486 What Do You Mean?

    487 September

    488 Speechless

    489 Blueberry Faygo

    490 Pursuit of Happiness (Nightmare) [feat. MGMT & Ratatat]

    491 You Was Right

    492 Cake By the Ocean

    493 Fuck Up Some Commas

    494 bellyache

    495 Me, Myself & I

    496 Woman

    497 Wolves

    498 I’m Yours

    499 Shoota

    500 Fair Trade

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  • Apple Music at 10: Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” Tops List of 500 Most-Streamed Songs of the Decade

    • Apple Music reveals list of its most-streamed songs this decade
    Apple Music reveals list of its most-streamed songs this decade

    As part of its 10th-anniversary celebration, Apple Music has released a comprehensive list of its 500 most-streamed songs over the past decade, with British superstar Ed Sheeran claiming the No. 1 spot with his 2017 global smash, “Shape of You.”

    The chart-topping single outperformed major hits like The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” and Drake’s “God’s Plan,” which came in at second and third place, respectively.

    Since its release, Shape of You has set several streaming records, including the highest number of first-day plays on Apple Music, and it held firm atop the Billboard Hot 100 for 12 consecutive weeks. The song later earned Sheeran a Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance in 2018.

    The top 10 positions on the list feature a mix of global pop and hip-hop anthems. Post Malone makes two strong showings with “Sunflower” (featuring Swae Lee) at No. 4 and “Rockstar” (featuring 21 Savage) at No. 5. Other notable entries include:

    • Drake’s “One Dance” featuring Wizkid and Kyla
    • Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode”
    • Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect”
    • Chris Brown’s “No Guidance”
    • Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy”

    The rankings continue with familiar favourites: “Closer” by The Chainsmokers and Halsey lands at No. 11, Kendrick Lamar’s “Humble” at No. 15, Ariana Grande’s “7 rings” at No. 19, and BTS’s “Dynamite” making waves at No. 34.

    Canadian rap icon Drake reigns supreme with 27 entries on the 500-song list, more than any other artist. Taylor Swift follows with 14, while Mariah Carey makes history as the only artist with a holiday song among the top entries her timeless classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You” sits comfortably at No. 100.

    To commemorate the occasion, Apple Music curated a special 10th-anniversary playlist featuring all 500 songs and conducted an exclusive interview with Ed Sheeran. In a reflective chat with Zane Lowe, Sheeran said:

    “No one can take away the song. I’ll be able to play it forever… I’m just grateful to have songs like that, where anywhere in the world, you can pick up a guitar and make someone happy.”

    The full list and curated playlist are now available for streaming on Apple Music.

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