The Top African Songs You Need to Hear This Week: October 17, 2025

The 10 best African songs of 2024 so far

Here are 20 songs that are (or have been) particularly popular or trending in Africa in 2025 (or leading into 2025). This list draws from Afrobeat, Amapiano, Afropop, and other genres across the continent: Asake — “WHY LOVE” OkayAfrica ODUMODUBLVCK ft. Victony — “PITY THIS BOY” OkayAfrica Teni — “Money” OkayAfrica Ayra Starr ft. Wizkid — “Gimme Dat” OkayAfrica Seyi Vibez — “Pressure” OkayAfrica Shallipopi — “Laho” Music In Africa 1 Rema — “Baby (Is it a Crime)” Music In Africa Faceless ft. Serøt