In case you don’t know, the love for modern African pop music (Afrobeats) keeps growing daily, and knowing us here at TINA Magazine we love, promote, and talk about Afrobeats.

Today we have decided to share with you a collected list of the most popular Afrobeats songs since 2012 and the songs you will find on this list are mostly the best Afrobeats songs of the decade and maybe the best Afrobeats songs of all time

Please note one of the criterion we used in listing these songs is how popular and successful they are internationally and how much influence they have made promoting African popular music outside of Africa.

These Are The Top And Best Afrobeats Songs Of The Decade

Mad Over You – Runtown

If – Davido

Released in 2017, Runtown’s mad over you is one which is going to be evergreen and talked about in years and years to come. With about 70 million views in less than two years on YouTube this is a song that created a whole new genre in Nigeria called ‘pon pon’, the song indirectly birthed many other Afrobeats songs. Produced by Nigerian producer Del B. We at TINA Magazine rank Runtown’s Mad Over You the best Afrobeats song of the decade



‘If’ is a pop song by Nigerian music star Davido, arguably his most successful song so far as of 2018. ‘If’ introduced a whole lot of foreigners to Afrobeats in 2017 after its release. This song topped almost every singles chart in Africa in 2017, ranked by many media houses as Africa’s biggest song of 2018. Produced by Nigerian artist and producer Tekno

Oliver Twist – D’banj



“Oliver Twist” is a song by Nigerian singer-songwriter D’banj. The track was first released in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2012, as the first single from DB Records’ compilation album, D’Kings Men (2013). For the chart week dated May 26, “Oliver Twist” debuted at number nine on the UK Singles Chart—marking the musician’s first chart appearance. Produced by Don Jazzy. This song lead to the popularity of the term ‘Afrobeats’

Your Number – Ayo Jay



This song is definitely the biggest Afrobeats song in the Americas.

‘Your Number’, the hit single of US-based Nigerian singer, Ayo Jay.

The song is certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America when it has sold 500,000 copies.

Ayo Jay’s ‘Your number’ has enjoyed massive success in the United States.

Since its release three years ago, it has been remixed twice; by Chris Brown and Fetty Wap.

The song has been a huge push for Afrobeats in the United States.

Johnny – Yemi Alade



Johnny is a single by Nigerian pop artist Yemi Alade, released in 2014, this song’s music video is the most viewed music video by an African female artist on YouTube and most viewed west African music video with over 90 million views.

Yemi Alade’s Johnny is very popular in many African countries and in many foreign countries. Definitely one of the top afrobeats songs we’ve got at the moment. Produced by Nigerian producer Selebobo

Personally – Psquare



Personally” is a song by Nigerian R&B duo P-Square, released as the second single from their sixth studio album Double Trouble (2014).

The music video, directed by Jude Engees Okoye and Clarence Peters, was uploaded onto Vevo on June 21, 2013.

It features a cameo appearance from Osita I heme. Upon its release, the song received positive reviews from many people who were addicted to its catchy beats and lyrical rhyme schemes. As of 2018 Personally is the second most viewed music video by a west African artist.

Fall – Davido



This is another hit single from arguably Africa’s biggest artist of the moment Davido. Fall is a 2017 single that has gone to reach new audiences and draw more love to Afrobeats. Fall by Davido as of 2018 has over 70 million views on YouTube.

Ojuelegba – Wizkid



Ojuelegba is an Afrobeat song by Nigerian pop artist Wizkid. Ojuelegba became really popular after it was remixed by the American hip hop act Drake and British act Skepta. Ojeuelegba was ranked by many media houses as one the biggest African songs of 2015. Song produced by legendary beatz

Aye – Davido



Released in 2014 by Davido. Aye is a very successful song, definitely one of the songs that shaped the foreign approvals and acceptance of the modern African music. Davido’s Aye was featured by Fader Magazine as one of the top songs of 2014.

Adonai – Sarkodie ft Castro



Adonai is a song by top Ghanaian rap act Sarkodie. Originally released in 2013 featuring another Ghanaian artist Castro is among the top Afrobeats songs that has done Africa proud locally and internationally. With tens of thousands of sales on digital platforms and over 50 million views on YouTube the single by Sarkodie showered a lot of recognition and acceptance of African hip hop.

Come Closer – Wizkid



“Come Closer” is a song by Nigerian singer Wizkid, featuring vocals from Canadian rapper and singer Drake. The song was released as the third single from Wizkid’s third studio album, Sounds from the Other Side.

The single peaked at number 58 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Wizkid’s first charting single as a lead artist. The single peaked at number 54 on the Canadian Hot 100.

Song was certified Gold in Canada and Silver in the U.K

Kukere – Iyanya



“Kukere” is a song by Nigerian singer Iyanya. It was released as the lead single from his second studio album, Desire (2013). Upon its release, the song peaked at number 1 on Top FM’s May Chart, Soundcity’s Viewers Choice, Rhythm FM, and The Beat 99.9 FM’s Blackberry Top Ten Countdown. In addition, it peaked at number 2 on Radio Port Harcourt.

CEO Dancers performed the song during their performance on Britain’s Got Talent.

After Oliver Twist blew up in 2012, Kukere was one of the songs that grew the popularity of the term Afrobeats in Europe most especially the U.K

Azonto – Fuse ODG

Azonto” is a single by British Ghanaian singer-rapper Fuse ODG, featuring vocals from Itz Tiffany. The song was released in the United Kingdom as a digital download on 29 September 2013. The song peaked at number 30 on the UK Singles Chart and at number 38 on the Scottish Singles Chart. The song has also charted in the Netherlands. The song was written by Nana Richard Abiona and Tiffany Hayden.

Do Like That – Korede Bello

Do Like That is a 2016 single by Nigerian artist Korede Bello. Do like has been a huge success internationally than it is locally. The song audio and video has over 100 million views on YouTube Do Like That is one of the most streamed Afrobeats songs on music platforms across the internet if not the most streamed.

Skin Tight – Mr Eazi



Skin Tight is a song released by a Nigerian-ghanaian pop act Mr Eazi.

The song became a huge success amidst Africans in diaspora both in Europe and the Americas.

With millions of streams on music platforms Skin Tight is definitely one of the top Afrobeats songs of the decade.

Leg Over – Mr Eazi



Mr Eazi definitely has contributed greatly to the wider penetration of the foreign music markets in the last two years, and the leg over single is his biggest song so far with millions of streams online. Mr Eazi is among the top three most streamed Afrobeats artists of the moment. Leg over currently has over 30 million views on YouTube.

Fia – Davido



Another one by Davido on this list shows how enabled he is when it comes to making pop songs. Almost every single Davido has released has drawn new attention and respect for the African pop music.

Fia has tens of millions of YouTube views and millions of streams on digital platforms.

Kontrol – Maleek Berry



Kontrol is a 2016 single by Nigerian artist Maleek Berry. Kontrol has been a huge success for Maleek and Afrobeats in general. With over 50 million views on YouTube and millions of streams on music platforms this songs reached a large audience in Europe and the Americas.

Pana – Tekno



Pana is a song by Nigerian artist Tekno. This song was a game changer for the singer. Pana was agreed by many as the biggest Nigerian song on 2016. Pana was a massive success continent-wide and a huge success internationally, Pana music video has tens of millions of views on YouTube

Bum Bum Timaya ft. Sean Paul

Bum Bum is a 2014 single by Nigerian artist Timaya featuring Jamaican artist Sean Paul, it is a remix of its first version. The song was a huge success in the Caribbeans and some parts in the Americas. Bum Bum is Timaya’s most successful song so far after the song was featured on several foreign charts.

My Woman – Patoranking ft. Wande Coal



Released in 2015 by Nigerian Reggae act, Patoranking featuring the popular Wande Coal. The song was ranked among the biggest and best songs of 2015 by many African media houses.

My woman was a huge success continent-wide and internationally reaching places like the Caribbean and more parts of the world.

Slow Down – R2bees ft Wizkid



Slow down is single by top African artists, R2bees from Ghana featuring the popular Nigerian act Wizkid.

Slow down was a successful Dancehall song with the sweet and melodious touch of the ‘afro-vibes’.

Slow down has millions of views on YouTube and was a huge success continent-wide and internationally mostly in the Europe, and UK to be specific.

Melanin – Sauti Sol ft. Patoranking



Africa’s best soul band released this song in 2017, the song already has tens of millions of views. Featuring Nigerian artist Patoranking. The song has become the most successful soul song Africa has had in a while and it’s been doing well overseas accepted and loved by every single melanin lover all over the world.

Particular – Major Lazer ft. Iceprince, Nasty C, Jiddenna, Patoranking



A dance hall Afrobeats song from the combination of different artists across Africa and America. The song Particula was released in 2017 by Major Lazer

It’s a sensible treatment, because “Particula” is all about African influence. From the Know No Better EP, it features South African artists Nasty C and DJ Maphorisa alongside Nigerian rapper Ice Prince, Patoranking and Nigerian-American artist Jidenna.

Nana – Diamond Platnumz Ft. Flavour



Song released in 2015 by top Tanzanian act Diamond Platnumz featuring Nigerian act Flavour. The song has gone to become a success locally and internationally. At the moment the music video currently has over 40 million views on YouTube.

Khona – Mafikizolo



This probably birthed and promoted the modern South African House Music.

“Khona” is a song by South African duo Mafikizolo. It was released as the first single from their eighth studio album, Reunited (2013). The song features additional vocals from Uhuru and was released by Kalawa Jazmee Records.

The song made the list of the top 10 African songs of 2013, peaking at number 1. Furthermore, the song peaked at number 1 on Afribiz’s Top 100 chart.

CARO – Wizkid ft. LAX

Caro is a 2013 single by Nigerian artists Wizkid and L.A.X. The song has done brilliantly well abroad amidst Africans in diaspora. It’s been revealed the song has a huge acceptance in the U.K, the song is definitely one of Wizkid’s biggest songs so far

Dance For Me – Eugy ft. Mr Eazi



Dance for me is a 2016 single by Ghanaian artist Eugy featuring Mr Eazi. This song is one of the biggest dance songs to come out of Africa in recent times.

The song has a huge acceptance from dancers all over the world making it a favorite of many from different countries of the world.

Its music video has tens of millions of views on YouTube

WO – Olamide

This is another single released in 2017 by Nigerian hip hop act Olamide. Wo was said by many critics to be a phenomenal sound from the rapper and singer. Wo has garnered over 20 million views in less than a year on YouTube, with a lot of acceptance by foreigners and with millions of streams on digital platforms Wo is definitely one of the top Afrobeats songs of the decade.

Omunye – Distruction Boyz ft. Benny Maverick, Dladla

Omunye is a 2017 single from South African music group Distruction Boyz. The song is loved by many for its exceptional beat coupled with some interesting dance steps that has gone along with the song. Omunye cut quite some international attention in 2018 and is still growing as the sound is growing wider locally and internationally.

Girlie O – Patoranking ft. Tiwa Savage

Girlie O is a single by Nigerian artist Patoranking featuring Tiwa Savage, Girlie O was a dance hall success for Patoranking as the song was quite accepted in the Caribbeans and it was revealed most its streams are from foreign countries.

Tiwa Savage – Eminado

Released in 2014 Many will say this is Tiwa Savge’s biggest song so far. The song dominated many African countries chart. The song was quite the hit amidst Africans in diaspora. Eminado was one of the biggest singles in Africa in 2014.