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Afrobeats had an incredible year in 2022! From the next generation of musicians in the genre breaking into the spotlight to the rising international listening community, as shown by chart-topping singles and sold-out shows throughout the world.
This was a difficult list to compile, I must say. However, to remember the year of popular songs, I was able to compile a list of songs published this year based on engagement across social media and streaming platforms:
1. “Buga (Lo LoLo)” By Kizz Daniel
https://genius.com/Kizz-daniel-buga-lo-lo-lo-lyrics
2. “Girlfriend” By Ruger
https://genius.com/Ruger-girlfriend-lyrics
3. “Sungba (Remix)” By Asake & Burna Boy
https://genius.com/Asake-sungba-remix-lyrics
4. “Loaded” By Tiwa Savage & Asake
https://genius.com/Tiwa-savage-and-asake-loaded-lyrics
5. “KU LO SA – A COLORS SHOW” By Oxlade
https://genius.com/Oxlade-ku-lo-sa-a-colors-show-lyrics
6. “Cough (Odo)” By Kizz Daniel
https://genius.com/Kizz-daniel-cough-odo-lyrics
7. “Calm Down” By Rema
https://genius.com/Rema-calm-down-lyrics
8. “Soweto” By Victony & Tempoe
https://genius.com/Victony-soweto-lyrics
9. “Sugarcane (Remix)” By Camidoh
https://genius.com/Camidoh-sugarcane-remix-lyrics
10. “Electricity” By Pheelz & Davido
https://genius.com/Pheelz-electricity-lyrics
11. “Finnesse” By Pheelz & BNXN fka Buju
https://genius.com/Pheelz-finesse-lyrics
12. “Rush” By Ayra Starr
https://genius.com/Ayra-starr-rush-lyrics
13. “Overloading (Overdose” By Mavins
https://genius.com/Mavins-crayon-and-ayra-starr-overloading-overdose-lyrics
14. “Bandana” By Fireboy DML & Asake
https://genius.com/Fireboy-dml-bandana-lyrics
15. “Last Last” By Burna Boy
https://genius.com/Burna-boy-last-last-lyrics
16. “Joha” By Asake
https://genius.com/Asake-joha-lyrics
17. “Terminator” By Asake
https://genius.com/Asake-terminator-lyrics
18. “Woman” By Omah Lay
https://genius.com/Omah-lay-woman-lyrics
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omg I’ve been trying to discover more afrobeats music so thank you for pulling this incredible list together. can’t wait to listen <3