Nigerian music sensation Tems has claimed the top spot on the Top 40 Afropop Songs of 2024 with her hit track “Love Me Jeje”, a fresh reimagining of Seyi Sodimu’s 1997 classic. The song highlights Tems’ signature fusion of Afrobeat and hip-hop, cementing her status as a global force in the music scene.
Trailing behind Tems is fellow Nigerian artist Rema, whose energetic track “Ozeba” took the second position on the list. South African singer Tyla secured third place with her genre-blending hit “Jump”, featuring Gunna and Skillibeng.
The list reflects the growing global influence of Afropop, featuring artists from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, showcasing their contributions to the genre’s evolution.
Nigerian Artists Dominate the Top 40:
Thirteen Nigerian musicians made the prestigious list:
1. Tems– “Love Me Jeje”(#1)
2. Rema– “Ozeba”(#2)
3. Ayra Starr– “Lagos Love Story”(#10)
4. Asake– “Active” (ft. Travis Scott)(#11)
5. Sarz– “Happiness” (ft. Asake and Gunna)(#14)
6. Victony– “Risk”(#15)
7. Kizz Daniel– “Twe Twe” (ft. Davido)(#17)
8. Asa– “Odo”(#22)
9. Odunsi (The Engine)– “Leather Park & Bnyx, RESURRECT”(#24)
10. Niniola– “Level”(#25)
11. Taves– “Folake”(#27)
12. Tiwa Savage– “Forgiveness”(#28)
13. Wizkid– “Piece of My Heart” (ft. Brent Faiyaz)(#36)
The list also features collaborative hits like “Ogechi (Remix)”by BoyPee, Brown Joel, and Hyce featuring Davido, ranked 31st.
This year’s rankings underscore the dominance of Nigerian artists in shaping the global Afropop narrative, with tracks blending traditional Afrobeat rhythms and modern influences from hip-hop, amapiano, and dancehall.
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