Nigerian music, which is the major hub of Afrobeats, has garnered a worldwide audience as it thrives with power and pomp. Even this week, it got another international achievement as global charts
platform Billboard added an Afrobeats charts to it’s growing scope. With these achievements, Nigerian artists are not slowing down. Singer and songwriter Fireboy DML has released the second single on his upcoming and highly anticipated album titled Playboy.
King of Afro-Rave, Rema has also blessed the world with his long anticipated debut album, Rave and Roses, which houses bangers like Time N Affection, Jo, Mara and more. We’ve curated our top five new and trending Afrobeat songs for a groovy weekend.
Check out the top 5 trending new Afrobeat songs…
#1. Fireboy DML – Playboy
With much anticipation, Nigerian R&B and Afrobeats singer, Fireboy DML gifted fans with a new song titled Playboy. This comes following the artist teasing the song three weeks ago and fans begging him to drop the potential hit. This time, Fireboy is just rising with full energy as he is about to release his third album which will most likely outdo his previous two.
#2. Rema Ft. Chris Brown – Time N Affection
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Rema has finally released the most anticipated album in Nigeria, Raves and Roses. After making his debut to the music scene a few years back and giving us many groovy hits, the global star has rewarded our patience. On the album is Time N Affection, a song featuring American singer Chris Brown who brought his American vibe mixed with Nigerian lingo on the song.
#3. Effyzzie Music Ft. Yemi Alade – It’s Up To Us
Phenomenal Effyzzie Music Group and signed artist, Yemi Alade has emerged on the music scene once again this year with a brand new song titled It’s up to Us. It’s a follow up to her first single this year, Tell Somebody. It’s Up To Us is another Yemi Alade-esque song with a fantastic rhythm delivery and well-blended vocals whose aim seems to be to inspire listeners to rise up.
#4. Tekno – Jinja
Nigerian Award-winning singer, Tekno comes through with a beautiful single which he titles Jinja. The riddim, Jinja, comes following the release of his previous entry titled Mufasa which dropped a couple of weeks ago. The self-acclaimed king of Afro-pop has something special on this record, coming from his forthcoming second studio album expected to be released later this year.
#5. Bad Boy Timz – One In Town
Nigerian singer and serial hitmaker, Bad Boy Timz has released his latest single which he titles One In Town. While he gears up for the release of his forthcoming project, Young, Rich and In Charge, the singer gives a quick insight into the upcoming body of work with this new song.
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