The record brings together three powerful musical influences: Afrobeats, dancehall, and Latin pop, resulting in a sound that feels both dynamic and globally in tune. It’s the kind of collaboration that doesn’t just blend genres but connects cultures.

Driven by Rvssian’s energetic production, PONGO rides on a vibrant rhythm that sets the tone from the very first beat. Wizkid slides in with his signature calm, melodic delivery, effortlessly anchoring the track with the smooth style that has defined his global appeal.

Rauw Alejandro, on the other hand, introduces a Latin twist, layering the song with his distinct vocal flair and melodic bounce.

The mix of languages and styles creates a colorful, borderless vibe—one designed for international playlists, dance floors, and festival stages.

More than just a star-studded collaboration, PONGO reflects the growing synergy between African and Latin music scenes. In recent years, this cross-continental exchange has continued to shape global pop sounds, with artists increasingly experimenting beyond traditional boundaries.

For Wizkid, the release further cements his role as a key figure in taking Afrobeats to the world. Known for consistently bridging cultures through music, he once again proves his ability to adapt, collaborate, and create records that resonate far beyond Africa.

With its infectious rhythm and global lineup, PONGO already carries the feel of a potential anthem—one poised to light up charts, clubs, and airwaves across multiple regions.

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Released on September 29, 2025, the rankings mostly highlight familiar names, though they also raise fresh questions about what really counts as “Afrobeats.”

Burna Boy Still at the Top

Burna Boy might continue to resist the Afrobeats label, but numbers don’t lie. The Grammy winner sits comfortably at No. 1 on Spotify’s global chart of most-streamed Afrobeats artists this year.

Right behind him is Rema, whose non-stop stream of singles and the enduring dominance of his global smash Calm Down keep him in second place.

Wizkid takes third, proving that 2025 has been very much his year. A collaborative streak and a string of chart-topping features have carried him into the top three.

Fourth place belongs to Asake, whose consistency with singles, plus collaborations with Young Jonn and Olamide, have bolstered his already rich catalogue.

The only woman in the mix is Ayra Starr, who seals the top five. The Grammy-nominated star’s Hot Body has been one of Afrobeats’ strongest exports this year.

2025 Top Afrobeats Artists on Spotify:

1. @wizkidayo
2. @heisrema
3. @burnaboy
4. @asakemusik
5. @ayrastarr pic.twitter.com/3Xgu90zvWC

— ChaftsAfrica📈 (@ChaftsAfrica) September 29, 2025

Most-Streamed Afrobeats Songs of 2025

While the artist list feels expected, the songs’ ranking tells a different story and one that fans may find contentious.

At No. 1 is Santa by Jamaican producer Rvssian featuring Puerto Rican star Rauw Alejandro and Ayra Starr. Though it appears on Ayra’s sophomore album The Year I Turned 21, its sound leans far more toward Latin Pop than Afrobeats.

Second is Shake It To The Max by Ghanaian act Moliy, another track that carries more Dancehall DNA than Afrobeats rhythm.

Afrobeats finally makes a solid claim at No. 3 with Rema’s Calm Down remix featuring Selena Gomez, which continues to do global damage long after its release.

Fourth on the list is We Pray by Coldplay, with Burna Boy, Elyanna, Little Simz, and TINI. Its classification as Afrobeats has raised eyebrows since the track leans heavily into electronic pop rather than the genre’s traditional style.

Rounding out the top five is People by Cameroonian-American singer Libianca. The Afro-R&B anthem still resonates deeply with listeners worldwide.

New Frontiers for Afrobeats in 2025

Spotify also revealed where Afrobeats is gaining new listeners, and the United States leads the charge. From arena shows to award stages, the genre’s popularity in the U.S. is undeniable.

Brazil follows closely, with its cultural links to Yoruba traditions offering fertile ground for Afrobeats to thrive. France comes in third, boosted by frequent collaborations between Nigerian stars and French heavyweights like Dadju, Tay C, and Tiakola.

The U.K., long a hub for Afrobeats’ international spread, is fourth, while Germany takes fifth as more Europeans tap into the sound.

Nigeria itself ranks sixth, reflecting the rapid growth of Spotify’s user base in the country as more locals engage with Afrobeats directly on the platform.

A Global Sound With a Shifting Identity

While the numbers confirm Afrobeats’ continued global rise, the debate lingers: what truly defines the genre? With tracks leaning into Latin Pop, Dancehall, and electronic influences cutting, Spotify’s list shows just how fluid the label has become in 2025.

 

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As African music continues to enchant global audiences, Spotify Wrapped 2024 unveils the diverse range of genres that people now enjoy all over the world. While Afrobeats and Amapiano often dominate headlines, this year’s Wrapped data sheds light on other emerging sounds that define Africa’s music.

Reimagined histories

Hiplife and Highlife from Ghana, rooted in the country’s rich cultural history, remain highly exported due to their fusion of traditional Highlife melodies with contemporary beats that keep them globally relevant.

Artists like King Paluta, Fameye, and KiDi are leading the way in blending traditional Highlife melodies with modern sounds. Fameye’s Very Soon and King Paluta’s Aseda—a heartfelt song of gratitude—are examples of how the genre is evolving. Their fresh take on Highlife has helped drive a 54% increase in global streams, a sign of the genre’s appeal to both local and international audiences.

In Kenya, Arbantone is mainly characterized by beats from samples of  Kenyan old-school hits. This sound combines elements of Gengetone and old Jamaican riddims, led by a wave of young rappers who bring the raw lyricism of Gengetone. Captivating young audiences, Arbantone is quickly rising on local music charts.

Arbantone grew significantly in 2024, partially thanks to viral dance challenges on social media. Artists like Dyana Cods’ “Set It”, harnessed the genre’s infectious beats and catchy lyrics to connect with her fans. The song became one of the most popular Arbantone tracks in Kenya, securing the number 3 most streamed Arbantone track in Kenya as revealed by the 2024 Spotify Wrapped data.

Embracing experimental sounds

Nigeria’s Alté is becoming more popular abroad, where it’s now the country’s fourth-most exported genre in 2024. Pronounced “uhl-teh,” a shorthand for alternative, you may have heard the experimental mix of Afrobeats, R&B, and hip-hop, with electronic influences on tracks like Soh-Soh by Odeal or Amaarae’s Wanted. The likes of Amaarae, Lady Donli and Odunsi (The Engine) paved the way for a new generation of artists like DEELA, DETO BLACK and brazy to tap into Alté’s rebellious, bold and unconventional brand of self-expression. The global success of Alté-influenced musicians like Tems, Rema and Odeal symbolises how the genre is taking its place in mainstream music culture. Countries like Ghana have embraced the sound with over 60 billion Spotify streams, and Alté now has 41% more global plays than it did a year ago.

South Africa’s Afro House, known for its deep rhythms and soulful vocals, has become a favourite in electronic music circles around the world. DESIREE and DJ Shimza have been instrumental in influencing the growth of Afro House. DESIREE sets blend African rhythms with modern electronic sounds, while DJ Shimza’s electrifying global performances have propelled the genre to new heights. As more artists from around the world incorporate African sounds into their music, the genre has influenced global dance floors.

Household names

Afrobeats continues to lead Africa’s music revolution, evolving rapidly and driving the movement forward. In 2024, the genre saw a significant 28% increase in global streaming. Tracks like Santa by Ayra Starr, Rauw Alejandro, and Rvssian highlight the genre’s versatility, while Calm Down by Rema and Selena Gomez underscore its widespread international appeal. Collaborations like Skillibeng and Tyla’s Jump, Gunna showcase Afrobeats’ adaptability and its growing dominance on global charts.

Amapiano, meanwhile, has emerged as Africa’s fastest-growing genre, with a phenomenal 59% increase in global streaming in 2024. Another sign that the future of global music will undoubtedly feature even more beats, grooves, and melodies from the continent

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The track blends Afrobeats and pop influences, making it a perfect vibe for fans. The song’s catchy rhythm, paired with the talents of all three artists, has already started generating buzz.

Here’s the official lyrics for “Right Now” by Darkoo, featuring Davido and Rvssian:

Darkoo & Davido – Right Now Lyrics

Yo Rvssian

You got a lot of things, I want to get to work with (Ah)
You’re the kind of woman, that I want to have my kids with
Don’t tease me baby girl, I need it baby girl (Ah-ah-ah)
Let’s put it right there now
Girl, I want more, girl, I want more

I need you to (I need you to)
Give it up (For me)
Take if off (Yeah)
Build it up (For me)
Get it right (Now), get it right (Now)
Get it right (Now), get it right (Now)
I need you to (I need you to)
Give it up (For me)
Take if off (Yeah)
Build it up (For me)
Get it right (Now), get it right (Now)
Get it right (Now), get it right (Now)

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2020 no doubts have been a great year in the Nigerian music industry with artists being celebrated for dropping hit tracks back to back, however, little is being done to celebrate the brain behind the beat of the hits that we always shake our body too.

• SEE ALSO: Top 10 Naija underrated artists

The recent battle of hits contest between various music producers on social media help to make the brain behind major hits from way back in terms of beat and music producer known.

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After pointing out the fact that most music producers are hardly celebrated whenever they produce hit songs as they are not the artist, Mp3bullet.ng has compiled a list of Top  5 music producers behind 2020 hit songs in the Nigerian music scene.

• QueBeat – Geng (Mayorkun)

On the Number fifth position on this list is Mayorkun’s 2020 hit, Geng. released in January Geng remains one of the hottest song released in 2020 with a lot of music acts dropping bars and recording cover for the song. While the track trended very much, the brain behind the production was not mentioned to talk little about celebrating. Producing the beat for this great jam is QueBeat, an amazing music producer that has done several productions for various music acts. One of his recent production work was for recently trending Star Boy act Terri.

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• Oscar – Duduke (Simi)

Also on this list is the producer of Simi’s very trending song Duduke. Known to always produce Simi’s songs Oscar who had been the brain behind Simi’s quality release did not disappoint as he made produced another masterpiece in Duduke. Oscar was also the brain behind Simi’s R n B track Tiff. Though Simi usually makes mention of him in her tracks,  it might be difficult to unravel that she makes the mention because he produced the hit song.

• Kel P – Odogwu ( Burna Boy)

Another producer who deserves to be on this list is Kel P, the producer of Burna Boy’s hit track Odogwu. Kel P is also the producer behind Burna Boy’s award nomination tracks and the African Giant album. One will be quick to pick out Burna Boy as one of the artists who is currently doing great in the music scene and might not even notice Kel P as the brain behind one of Nigeria’s most celebrated artists of the moment.

Also worthy to be on this list is Magic Sticks, the producer of the sensational track by DJ Neptune ft Mr Eazi and Joeboy Nobody. Released on March 5, Nobody by DJ Neptune rocked the Nigerian music space during the lockdown period with a lot of people doing video covers to the track.

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This new single comes after the release of the remix of well-accepted track “Dumebi“ featuring Becky G.

• SEE ALSO: Rema ft. Becky G – Dumebi (Remix) [Music]

He links up with rvssian for the production of this new track.

African girl, you know me i really wanna take you for dinner,
if another nigga won carry my rita, I go chop am like semovita
Girl I go dey for you, craze, your baka make me miss my fasting and prayer, omotena,
I like bad boys like you, I want to invest in your body, how many pikin we fit born?

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