Legendary Nigerian singer 2Face Idibia has once again proven his timeless impact on music as his classic hit, African Queen, was named the number one Afrobeats song of all time by Billboard.
The prestigious list, released by Billboard staff, celebrates the Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time, with Nigerian artists dominating the chart.
In the top 10, Wizkid stood out as the only artist with two entries.
His emotional anthem Ojuelegba claimed the second spot, while his global smash Essence featuring Tems landed at number five.
Rema’s Calm Down came in strong at number four, while Favour’s Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix) took the third spot.
Global hitmaker CKay also made the list with Love Nwantiti at number six.
Beyond Nigeria, Ghanaian stars also made their mark. Fuse ODG’s Azonto (No. 18) and Sarkodie’s Adonai featuring Castro (No. 19) represented Ghana on the global stage.
For female representation, Yemi Alade’s Johnny was the highest-ranked by a female artist, taking the 15th spot. Other unforgettable classics in the top 20 include Styl-Plus’ Olufunmi (No. 11), 9ice’s Gongo Aso (No. 12), and P-Square’s Do Me (No. 13).
This recognition highlights Afrobeats’ global power and Nigeria’s central role in
