Every week, Afrobeats continues to dominate the music charts worldwide. From Tems’ Love Me Jeje to Burna Boy’s Higher, Rema’s Yayo, Wave by Asake ft. Central Cee, and Last Heartbreak Song by Ayra Starr ft. Giveon, there is not stopping the beats. Here are the 5 songs currently topping the global charts.
- Tems: Love Me Jeje
Tems’ new single, Love Me Jeje from the album, Born in the Wild cemented her place in Afrobeats; and the proof is how it continues to dominate music charts three months after its release in May.
Considering the relationship between being ‘Born in the Wild’ and the desire to be loved ‘jeje’, a Nigerian slang for tender, the song conveys a sense of gentle, easy-going love, with the 28-year-old’s ability to explore a different style and voice on the song.
- Wave by Asake ft. Central Cee
With its catchy lyrics and dynamic beats, we see why Wave by Asake ft. Central Cee is topping the charts.
Trust Asake to bring his signature Afrobeats style, and paired with Central Cee’s compelling rap verses, this makes the track a must-listen.
Wave has been gaining traction across various streaming platforms, and its popularity is skyrocketing.
- Higher by Burna Boy
Burna Boy has released Higher – an inspirational new song aimed at elevating his hometown of Port Harcourt, River State, Nigeria.
This song is particularly special as it aligns with the Grammy winning artiste’s ongoing efforts through ‘Project PROTECT’, a pivotal initiative he founded to provide financial, medical and legal assistance to communities affected by systemic violence and poverty.
Considering the current tension in the country, we believe it’s an inspirational song for everyone at this point.
- Yayo by Rema
Yayo is from Rema’s album, Heis, described by Rolling Stone as a buzzy, visceral, sweat-it-out music that no one else in the mainstream is making.
Fondly called “The prince of Afrobeats”, Rema delivered on Yayo with a strong production and chorus.
- Last Heartbreak Song by Ayra Starr ft. Giveon
From the album, The Year I Turned 21, Ayra Starr delivers a soulful song that speaks to everyone who has ever been burned by love. “It feels one-sided now,” she laments with her sweet yet searing vocals. While heartbreak respects no one, trust our girl to make lemons out of this lemonade.