Afrobeats,or Afro-pop or Afro-fusion,is an umbrella term to describe popular music from West Africa and the diaspora that initially developed in Nigeria,Ghana,and the UK in the 2000s and 2010s. Afrobeats is less of a style per se,and more of a descriptor for the fusion of sounds flowing out of Nigeria and Ghana. Genres such as hiplife,jùjúmusic,highlife and naija beats,among others,were amalgamated under the "Afrobeats" umbrella.
"Nobody" is the second single from Nigerian disk jockey DJ Neptune's forthcoming second studio album Greatness II:The Sounds Of Neptune. The song was released as a single on March 5,2020. It was produced by Magic Sticks and features vocals from Nigerian singers Joeboy and Mr Eazi. "Nobody" is the first Nigerian song to peak at number one,on TurnTable End of the Year Top 50 chart.
"Love Nwantiti" is a song by Nigerian singer and songwriter CKay,released in 2019 as the second track from his second extended play Ckay the First by Chocolate City through Warner Music Group. A remix of the song titled "Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)" featuring Nigerian singer Joeboy and Ghanaian singer Kuami Eugene,released as a single in 2020,became a commercial success in Nigeria,Middle East,North Africa and in many European club venues,as well as the subject of collaborations with few local artists for localised variations. The French version included vocals by French rapper Franglish.
Chukwuka Chukwuma Ekweani is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and record producer signed to Warner Music South Africa and Atlantic Records. He was formerly signed to Chocolate City,a member of Warner Music Group independent label services ADA. His international hit single "Love Nwantiti",also known as "Love Nwantiti ",was released in 2019 by Chocolate City. On 29 March 2022,the song debuted at number one,following the launch of the Billboard Afrobeats chart. On 9 May 2022,it became the first-ever African song to surpass one billion streams on Spotify and has since been deemed "the biggest hit in African history".
Darkoo is a Nigerian-born British rapper and singer. She came to prominence following the release of her single "Gangsta",featuring One Acen,which peaked at number 22 on the Official Singles Chart,and peaked at number one,on the UK Afrobeats Chart of 2020.
"Peru" is a song by Nigerian singer Fireboy DML. It was released on 20 July 2021,through YBNL Nation,and distributed by Empire. "Peru" was written by Fireboy DML,Ivory Scott,&Kolten Perine and produced by Shizzi &Perine. On 23 December 2021,a reworked version of "Peru" was released,in collaboration with English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. The music video for the version with Sheeran was released on 24 December 2021. An additional remix,featuring rappers 21 Savage and Blxst was also later released. The song was nominated at the 7th annual African Entertainment Awards USA for Song of the Year. The song is not about the country of Peru,but rather a reference to Nigerian singer Peruzzi;the government of Peru nonetheless reacted positively to the song on Twitter.
The TurnTable End of the Year Top 50 of 2021 is a chart that ranks the best-performing singles in Nigeria. Its data,published by TurnTable magazine,is based collectively on each single's weekly physical and digital sales,as well as airplay and streaming. At the end of a year,TurnTable publishes an annual list of the 50 most successful songs throughout that year on its top 50 charts based on the information published on 30,and 31 December 2021 in TurnTable,and calculated with data from January 4,2021,to December 13,2021.
TurnTable is a Nigerian music and entertainment magazine founded by Ayomide Oriowo,and Similoluwa Adegoke. TurnTable focuses primarily on music charts,news,and events. Its music charts include the Top 100,and the Year-End chart. TurnTable magazine has two issues,and its first issue was published on 19 December 2020,by Similoluwa Adegoke. Its issues are printed in English language.
"Finesse" is a song by Nigerian record producer Pheelz. It was uploaded on TikTok in February 2022 and commercially released on 3 March 2022,through Riidiimacool. The song was produced by Miichkel and features vocals from Nigerian Afro-fusion singer Bnxn. During its debut week,the record gained popularity across TikTok in Europe and America,with the #FolakeChallenge hashtag.
"Love Don't Cost A Dime" is a song by Nigerian singer-songwriter Magixx,on his eponymous debut EP Magixx. It is the first song on the EP,released officially released on 24 September 2021 by Mavin Records. It song was written by Magixx,and produced by Lomon. A new version of the song titled "Love Don't Cost A Dime (Re-Up)" featuring Nigerian singer Ayra Starr,released as his single in 2022.
"Kwaku the Traveller" is a song by Ghanaian drill musician Black Sherif. It was released on 31 March 2022,through Blacko,and Empire. "Kwaku the Traveller" was written by Black Sherif,and produced by Joker Nharnah. Its debuts at number 1 in Nigeria TurnTable Top 50 chart,number 5 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart and number 2 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart. On 11 July 2022,following the launch of TurnTable Top 100,an expansion of the Top 50 chart,"Kwaku the Traveller" debut at number 22. On 14 July 2022,"Kwaku the Traveller" debut at number 2 on the newly launched Nigeria Top Hip-Hop/Rap Songs chart.
Raphael Camidoh Kofi Attachie known by the stage name Camidoh is a Ghanaian Afropop,R&B and Afrobeats songwriter and musician. He was nominated in the 2023 BET Awards.
"Stand Strong" is a song by Nigerian singer Davido. It was released on 13 May 2022,through Davido Music Worldwide and Sony Music Entertainment UK. "Stand Strong" was written by Davido and The Samples,a member of the American gospel group Sunday Service Choir,and produced by Pheelz. The music video was released on 25 May 2022. The song peaked at number 6 on TurnTable Top 50 chart,and reached number 9 on both the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart and UK Afrobeats Singles chart.
"PALAZZO" is a song by a Nigerian disc jockey SPINALL,featuring Asake. It was released on 13 May 2022,through TheCAP Music. SPINALL,and Asake wrote the song,produced by SPINALL and Magix Sticks,with sound engineer Eskeez. PALAZZO earned SPINALL his third UK Afrobeats Singles Chart entry at number 6,and earned Asake third entry on the chart. It also earned SPINALL his first entry on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs at number 6,and earned Asake,his third entry on the chart. The song was ranked at number 1 on TheCable's list of 10 TCL radio pick of the week,and debuted on number 2 on the TurnTable Top 50 chart.
Ayobami Olaleye professionally known as Phantom is a multi-gold,award-winning Afrobeats record producer,singer,and songwriter. In 2020,he became the third Nigerian Afrobeats producer in history to be certified by Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique (SNEP) after Burna Boy’s "Ye" became a certified gold record in France. The song earned him an award at 2019 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival,in the African Producer of the Year category,with a nomination at The Headies,in the Producer of the Year category.
"Legalize" is a song by Nigerian singer Mr Eazi,released on 10 June 2022,through emPawa Africa. "Legalize" was written by Mr Eazi and produced by emPawa head of music,and record producer E-Kelly,Michael Brun,and Nonso Amadi. The music video,was shot by Federico Mazzarisi in Venice and released the same day,with a cameo appearance from the Nigerian actress Temi Otedola.
"Watawi" is a song by Nigerian singer and songwriter CKay,featuring fellow Nigerian singer Davido,alongside a South African rapper Focalistic,and record producer Abidoza. It was released on 17 June 2022,by Warner Music Africa. "Watawi" was written by CKay,Davido,Focalistic,and Abidoza,who also produced the song. It accompanied by a music video directed by Dalia Dias. It debuted at number 13 on the TurnTable Top 50,number 21 on the US Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart,and number 6 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart.
Ikechukwu Okoronkwo better known by his stage name AcebergTM,is a Nigerian Afro pop singer,songwriter,and rapper signed to SJW Entertainment. He is known for his breakthrough single "Danca",released in 2021 as the lead single off his extended play Far from Home,released through SJW Entertainment. On 31 May 2021,"Danca" peaked at 33 on the Nigeria TurnTable Top 50 chart. On 20 April 2021,during it debut week on TurnTable,it ranked at number 25 on Top 50 Airplay,and Top 50 Streaming songs in Nigeria.
"Danca" is a song by Nigerian musician AcebergTM,on his debut extended play Far from Home. It is the lead song on the EP,released officially on 26 March 2021 by SJW Entertainment,and distributed through ONErpm. Written by AcebergTM and produced by Kel-P. Characterized as a blend of Afropop and Amapiano,with lyrics about a hot and spicy lady who has the moves to put on him. The song received mostly positive reviews from music critics and peaked on 31 May 2021,at number thirty-three on TurnTable Top 50.
"No Wahala" is a song recorded by Nigerian singer-songwriter 1Da Banton,released in 2021 and re-released in 2022 as a remix featuring Kizz Daniel and Tiwa Savage by Squareball Entertainment. It was written by 1Da Banton and produced by Blaisebeatz. The song became a hit and went viral on TikTok,peaking at number 15 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs charts.
