Popular Afrobeats Songs | Featuring the Latest Tracks
Afrobeat is a music genre that originated in the Yoruba culture and Nigeria.
While Afrobeat is heavily influenced by funk and jazz, it has evolved—especially since electronic music became mainstream—into styles reminiscent of reggaeton and dancehall reggae.
In this feature, we’ve picked a wide range of popular Afrobeat tracks, from the latest releases to timeless classics.
At the end of the article, we also explain how Afrobeat has changed from the late 2010s to today.
Be sure to read to the end!
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Popular Afrobeats Songs | Introducing the Latest Tracks (11–20)
Panya ft. TecnoBracket
Bracket is a Nigerian Afrobeat duo that has been active since the 2000s.
They’re known for Afrobeat infused with the kind of R&B that was a hit in the US in the 1990s and 2000s, giving their music an old-school vibe.
Among their works, a standout recommendation is “Panya ft.
Tecno.” It’s a track where classic Afrobeat is enriched by R&B-style vocals, resulting in a song that’s uplifting yet refreshingly light.
Time to Party feat. Diamond PlatnumzFlavour
Flavor is a Nigerian singer-songwriter who also shines as a multi-instrumentalist.
Active from the mid-2000s to the present, he is recognized as one of Africa’s leading artists.
His Afrobeat carries strong hip-hop characteristics, and his flow brims with the essence of contemporary hip-hop.
“Time to Party feat.
Diamond Platnumz” is one such track—a classic where a cool flow emerges amid a lively, festive vibe.
RomanticKorede Bello ft. Tiwa Savage
Korede Bello is a Nigerian singer-songwriter known for Afrobeat that blends Black music such as blues, gospel, and R&B.
When people hear “Afrobeat,” many imagine energetic, uptempo tracks.
His song “Romantic,” however, differs from that image: it’s crafted as a very stylish track that puts R&B front and center.
Recommended for those who want a change-of-pace take on Afrobeat.
PetiteNSG
NSG is a group gaining popularity in the UK, a country known for its large Afrobeat market.
While they’re considered a British hip-hop group, they also actively release Afrobeat tracks.
Among their Afrobeat numbers, the one I especially recommend is Petite.
It’s a cool track that blends a jazzy vibe with Afrobeat—bright on the surface, yet with a subtle hint of melancholy.
SystemSantan Dave
Dave is a UK artist who excels across multiple fields—rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer.
While his core sound is British hip-hop and conscious rap, he also has a strong affinity for Afrobeat, influenced in part by his Nigerian parents.
Among his works, one of the most popular is System, a collaboration with Wizkid that delivers a very stylish Afrobeat vibe.
Salambala feat. PhynoWizboyy Ofuasia
Wizboy, an artist who enjoys strong support in Nigeria.
He may not be globally famous, but he is one of the most popular artists in the country, and his Afrobeat music, infused with elements of R&B and hip-hop, is highly regarded.
“Salambala feat.
Phyno” is a work that showcases his musical style, featuring a sound heavily influenced by hip-hop.
That said, it’s still Afrobeat at its core, so it always carries a cheerful vibe!
Popular Afrobeats Songs | Introducing the Latest Tracks (21–30)
UpdateBurna Boy
Burna Boy, the Nigerian artist known for his unique style that fuses traditional African rhythms with modern sounds, has won a Grammy and firmly established himself as a leading figure in African music.
In February 2025, he released a highly anticipated new track.
Inspired by Soul II Soul’s legendary “Back to Life,” the song masterfully blends rhythmic Afrobeats with elements of Amapiano, making it a captivating anthem for the dance floor.
It has already been making waves worldwide, ranking as high as No.
8 on Iceland’s Apple Music chart.
Released as the lead single from his eighth album, “No Sign of Weakness,” it’s a perfect pick not only for party scenes but also for boosting your mood.
In conclusion
This time, I picked out some classic Afrobeat tracks, and it became clear that from the late 2010s onward, the genre has been heavily influenced by hip-hop.
Slow jam, a genre derived from reggae dancehall and R&B, also seems to reflect hip-hop’s influence strongly these days, much like Afrobeat.
Afrobeat may be a niche genre, but you can still feel the flow of the times through it.
If you haven’t fully dived into Afrobeat yet, why not use this article as a starting point to get hooked?