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2Baba, Wizkid, Flavour, Lead Billboard’s Afrobeats Top Songs Of All Time [Full List]

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9 months ago

August 20, 2025

Billboard has unveiled its Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time, crowning 2Baba’s timeless classic African Queen as number one on the list.

Wizkid’s 2014 hit, Ojuelegba, ranked second, and Essence featuring Tems placed at number five. Other notable hits in the top five include Flavour’s Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix) at number three and Rema’s global smash Calm Down at number four, while CKay’s viral anthem Love Nwantiti takes the sixth spot.

The ranking, which Billboard says was curated to “commemorate the game changers of the genre”, highlights Afrobeats’ evolution and cultural dominance across the world.

According to Billboard, “This list is highlighting the foundational, influential and popular songs within Afrobeats with an s, not to be confused or conflated with Afrobeat, another genre from the 1960s that Fela Kuti pioneered, which fuses West African percussive rhythms and styles like fuji and highlife with American jazz and funk as well as unabashedly political lyrics and chanted vocals.”

Billboard explained that staffers and contributors agreed on the following criteria for selection, “stylistic representation of the genre, local popularity, regional expansion, cultural impact and commercial success.”

Other classics in the top 20 include Styl-Plus’ Olufunmi (11), 9ice’s Gongo Aso (12), P-Square’s Do Me (13), and Davido’s Fall (8). Burna Boy’s Ye (9) also cements his place as one of the genre’s global icons.

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2Baba, “African Queen” (2004)
Wizkid, “Ojuelegba” (2014)
Flavour, “Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)” (2011)
Rema, “Calm Down” (2022)
Wizkid feat. Tems, “Essence” (2020)
CKay, “Love Nwantiti” (2019)
D’banj, “Oliver Twist” (2011)
Davido, “Fall” (2017)
Burna Boy, “Ye” (2018)
P-Square, “Chop My Money (Remix)” (2012)
Styl-Plus, “Olufunmi” (2003)
9ice, “Gongo Aso” (2008)
R2Bees feat. Wande Coal, “Kiss Your Hand” (2009)
Davido, “Dami Duro” (2011)
Yemi Alade, “Johnny” (2013)
D’banj, “Fall in Love” (2008)
Wande Coal, “Bumper to Bumper” (2008)
Fuse ODG feat. Itz Tiffany, “Azonto” (2013)
Sarkodie feat. Castro, “Adonai” (2014)
Phyno ft. Olamide, “Fada Fada” (2016)
Tiwa Savage & Don Jazzy, “Eminado” (2013)
Burna Boy, “Last Last” (2022)
Olamide, “Bobo” (2015)
Afro B, “Drogba (Joanna)” (2018)
Wizkid, “Pakurumo” (2011)
Mr. Eazi & Efya, “Skin Tight” (2015)
Wande Coal & DJ Tunez, “Iskaba” (2016)
Fireboy DML, “Peru” (2021)
Amaarae & MOLIY, “Sad Girlz Luv Money” (2020)
Burna Boy feat. Zlatan, “Killin Dem” (2019)
Ayra Starr, “Rush” (2022)
The Mavins, “Dorobucci” (2014)
Runtown, “Mad Over You” (2016)
P-Square, “Personally” (2013)
Tekno, “Pana” (2016)
Maleek Berry, “Kontrol” (2016)
Oxlade, “Ku Lo Sa” (2022)
Lojay & Sarz, “Monalisa” (2021)
Skales, “Shake Body” (2014)
Davido feat. Musa Keys, “Unavailable” (2023)
Asake, “Peace Be Unto You (PBUY)” (2022)
Libianca, “People” (2022)
Kizz Daniel feat. Tekno, “Buga” (2022)
Ice Prince feat. Brymo, “Oleku” (2010)
Olu Maintain, “Yahooze” (2007)
Victony & Tempoe, “Soweto” (2022)
Jazzman Olofin feat. Adewale Ayuba, “Raise Da Roof” (2004)
Timaya, “Dem Mama” (2005)
Nonso Amadi, “Tonight” (2016)
Weird MC, “Ijoya” (2006)

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How I Spent N340 Million On Weed In Six Years– Ice Prince

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12 minutes ago

May 28, 2026

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Nigerian singer and rapper, Ice Prince Zamani, has revealed that before quitting smoking, it was draining him financially.

Speaking in a recent episode of the Black Box podcast, the ‘Aboki’ crooner disclosed that between 2020 and 2026, he spent N340 million on weed from just one dealer.

He explained that the figure does not include other suppliers of his in Abuja, Jos, Ghana and London.

“From 2020 to 2026, I have spent N340 million on weed from just one dealer alone, not to even mention my other dealers from Abuja, Ghana, Jos, and London. This is just one dealer, who lives close to me in Lagos,” he stated.

Ice Prince said he quit smoking and alcohol during his weight loss journey and self-discovery process.

He also revealed that he has been celibate for some time now.

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‘I Have Lost Interest In Getting Married’ – Regina Daniels

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20 minutes ago

May 28, 2026

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Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels said she is no longer interested in marriage after her messy separation from her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko.

The mother of two, however, said she is still much interested in having more children, vowing that she must have a daughter.

Speaking during a recent livestream with Tiktoker Jarvis, Daniels explained that she wants to her a daughter because she believes daughters care more for their parents during old age.

“I want to have six children and I have two already, two boys. It so crazy but for some reason I have checked my mind out from getting married. But I am going to have a girl and I must have a girl.

“Men will grow, get married and and focus more on building family. But for women she will always remember home,” she added.

Regina Daniels and her estranged husband, Ned Nwoko, got married in 2019, sparking public outrage due to 40-year age gap between the actress, who was only 19 then, and the billionaire politician.

They share two children; all boys.

In late 2025, their marriage hit a highly public crisis following allegations by Nwoko that the actress was struggling with drug and alcohol abuse and requiring rehabilitation.

Regina Daniels swiftly debunked the allegations and accused Nwoko of manipulation, psychological control, and abuse.

Shortly after, she walked away from the marriage and moved into her own house.

Ever since, she has maintained that she is now single.

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Cubana Chief Priest Opens Up On Feud With Burna Boy

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44 minutes ago

May 28, 2026

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Nigerian entrepreneur and socialite, Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, has opened up on his fallout with singer Burna Boy, alleging that the music star publicly attacked him because of his close relationship with Davido.

Speaking during an interview on The Beat 99.9 FM on Wednesday, Cubana Chief Priest said his journey to success began from apprenticeship and years of hard work, adding that fame and financial growth often attract envy and criticism.

“Success comes with a lot of hate. I started my journey from apprenticeship and service and I learnt so much about growth and perseverance. When you start becoming successful, you understand how people treat you.

“I was on my own and Burna Boy came for me, went on his big platform and started tweeting things that are not genuine, things that are not possible, things that have not existed and the attack was straight to my wealth.

“So he wanted to make people look at my wealth, disrespect my wealth, I felt bad and that happened because of my relationship with Davido,” he said.

He further stated that Davido has consistently supported his businesses and personal projects.

“David is always there for me. He opened all my nightclubs, restaurants, everything. He always shows up to support me.

“He’s investing in clubs in Lagos, and I’m making music to prove a point that I can,” he added.