Burna Boy, Rema & Wizkid shine on Apple Music’s top 10 Nigerian songs of all time

Burna Boy, Rema & Wizkid shine on Apple Music’s top 10 Nigerian songs of all time

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The list includes a total of seven artists, both as featured and primary acts.

Nigerian Afrobeats stars Burna BoyRema, and Wizkid dominate the recently released Top 10 Nigerian Songs of All Time by music platform Apple Music.

In celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence on October 1st, 2024, the platform provided a data-driven insight into the best-performing Nigerian songs of all time on their service.

The list features a total of seven artists, both as primary and secondary acts, including British-Nigerian rapper Dave and American pop singer Selena Gomez. Leading the chart is Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Burna Boy with four songs (three as a primary artist and one as a featured act). Rema follows with two primary songs, while Wizkid has two primary songs. Tems appears with two songs (one primary and one feature), Dave with one primary song, and Mavin Queen Ayra Starr with a solo record.

See full list below

  1. “Calm Down” – Rema & Selena Gomez
  2. “Last Last” – Burna Boy
  3. “Essence” – Wizkid feat. Tems
  4. “Free Mind” – Tems
  5. “Ye” – Burna Boy
  6. “Location” – Dave feat. Burna Boy
  7. “Calm Down” – Rema
  8. “Rush” – Ayra Starr
  9. “On the Low” – Burna Boy
  10. “Come Closer” – Wizkid feat. Drake

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Apple Music’s recognition of these artists underscores how much Nigerian music has shaped global trends. From Burna Boy’s thought-provoking lyrics to Rema’s fresh energy, Wizkid’s smooth fusion of Afrobeats with mainstream sounds, Tems’ soul-piercing voice and delivery, and Ayra Starr’s superstar charisma—these artists embody the evolution of Afrobeats into a worldwide movement.

This list, carefully curated by the streaming giant, not only highlights hit songs from Nigeria but also showcases tracks that have taken African music to the global stage.

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