Nigerian Afrobeats musician Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, has emerged as the top Afropop artist of 2024.
After overcoming intense competition, the Nigerian singer-songwriter took the top spot on the esteemed list of the year’s best Afropop songs.
Given that “Love Me Jeje” has won over listeners’ hearts all over the world, Tems’ success is not surprising.
She is a prominent presence in the international music scene thanks to her easy fusion of soulful melodies, R&B, and Afropop.
ot on her heels is Nigerian sensation Rema, whose energetic track ‘Ozeba’ took the number two position.
South African artist Tyla also made waves, claiming the third spot with her chart-topping track ‘Jump’, featuring Gunna and Skillibeng.
Other notable Nigerian artists who made the list include Ayra Starr (10th) with ‘Lagos Love Story’, Asake (11th) with ‘Active’, and Victony (15th) with ‘Risk’.
Here’s the full breakdown of the Top 40 Afropop Songs of 2024:
Tems – Love Me JeJe
Rema – Ozeba
Tyla feat. Gunna & Skillibeng – Jump
Aya Nakamura feat. Ayra Starr – Hypé
TitoM, Yuppe & Burna Boy feat. S.N.E – Tshwala Bam (Remix)
Tiakola – Psychologique
Bensoul & Bien – Extra Pressure
Kabza De Small & Mthunzi feat. Young Stunna, DJ Maphorisa, Sizwe Alakine & Umthakathi Kush – Imithandazo
Tam Sir feat. Team Paiya, Ste Milano, Renard Barakissa, Tazeboy, PSK – Coup du Marteau
Ayra Starr – Lagos Love Story
Rophnan – Shegiye
Dadju & Tayc – La Vid D’un… / Ma Préférée
Sarz feat. Asake & Gunna – Happiness
Victony – Risk
Shakes & Les feat. LeeMcKrazy – Funk 99
Kizz Daniel feat. Davido – Twe Twe
Kiff No Beat – C Komen ?
Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla, Zee Nxumalo feat. MK Productions – Ama Gear
Diamond Platnumz feat. Khalil Harisson & Chley – Komasava
Uncle Waffles & Royal MusiQ feat. OHP Sage & Pcee – Wadibusa
Aşa – Odo
Bridget Blue & Bien – I Choose You
Odunsi (The Engine), Leather Park & Bnyx – RESURRECT
Niniola – Level
Watendawili – Cham Thum (Atoti)
Taves – Folake
Tiwa Savage – Forgiveness
Tyler ICU feat. LeeMcKrazy, Tman Xpress, Ceeka RSA, Visca, AL Xapo & SjavasDaDeejay – Ebasini
Josey – Tout Laisse
BoyPee, Brown Joel & Hyce feat. Davido – Ogechi (Remix)
King Promise feat. Sarkodie & Olivetheboy – Favourite Story
Nikita Kering – Tonight
Suspect95 – Rose Ba
Kito feat. Kah-lo, Brazy & Baauer – Take Your Vibes and Go
Wizkid feat. Brent Faiyaz – Piece of My Heart
Darkoo feat. Dess Dior – Favourite Girl
Keblack feat. Franglish – Boucan
Usimamane – Cheque
Rosaline Layo – Loulou
