Don't 'Calm Down'! It's The Top 10 African Songs of 2023 | Daily Music Roll

Don’t ‘Calm Down’! It’s The Top 10 African Songs of 2023

Author : Hughes Nelson

Afro beats have always been loved by many, and the top 10 African songs of 2023 will make your day. When it comes to African music it is hard to resist dancing.


One month has already gone by in 2023 and if you still haven’t listened to the best track African tracks then Alas! You are missing a lot. Every week, a new list come that carries the most played numbers so that people can witness the numbers that the world is grooving with. From partying to studying; music can accompany and scenario. And with the increased exposure to African music here is the list of the best 10 African tracks that the world is listening to. Though you can also say the world is dancing with these numbers.

The charm and the rawness of afro beats are making a huge impact on every part of the world. And you mustn’t afford to miss the top 10 African songs of 2023. Armed with data collected from the leading music-streaming platforms, this list has been garnered. Without further adieu, dive in:

10/10. ‘Asiwaju’ by Ruger

On 15th November 2022, Ruger released this incredibly fancy number. Being part of the eponymous album this track has been part of Spotify’s Best African hits for the last 2 weeks. The song was written by Michael Olayinka Adebayo and produced by Kukbeats. Columbia Records has surely invested in a fascinating Afrobeat singer.

9/10. ‘Soweto’ by Victony & Tempoe

The evergrowing popularity of Victony has leveled a stage higher with the release of his album Outlaw and ‘Soweto’ is a part of that release. Since the song’s release on 11th September 2022, within 2 days it gained its position on the list of leading music-streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Distributed by The Plug Entertainment, for this number he has worked with record producer Tempoe, and gave us the song we all needed.

8/10. ‘Lower Body (Anoti)’ by Tmaro

Tmaro’s Album ‘Energy’ was released during the sophomore week on December 2022 and before 15th December it pinnacled on every music platform. The lyrics of the song were offered by Tamunotonye Charles Lolomari. And for distribution Tmaro has worked with Kabaya Music Worldwide making the song incredibly famous.

7/10. ‘Carry Me’ by Tayc

This is the first entry of a number that has released in 2023 and already has gained its place in the top most African songs of 2023 for the last 5 days. This is the title song of the album by Tayc. The song was written by Nyadjiko and Tayc and distributed by Play Two. This song is surely going to set your party mode, this weekend.

6/10. ‘KU LO SA – A COLORS SHOW’ by Oxlade

The 9th June 2022 Epic release of Oxlade, the impressively talented artist has always been cherished by music lovers from every corner of the globe. Since last August the song has been making the world dance with the seamless beats of this number. Oxlade and Ozedikus have given some elevating and quite catchy lines for this number.

5/10. ‘Stand By You’ by Pheelz

Another 2023 Warner Records release, foreshowing that this is year is going to a musical hit for African music. For the last 5 days ‘Stand By You’ has been at the top of several Spotify playlists. Phenomenon Pheelz, whether he is collaborating or offering solos, he is just as charming and enticing as his songs are. Written by our Philip Kayode Moses and Produced by him alongside Michael Bakare, this song is a hit already.

4/10. ‘People’ by Libianca

Libianca dropped this number on the initial days of December and within the first week, the song was making the world go on its toes to keep up with this number. This buoyant lyricism of this number is a joint venture by Libianca Kenzonkinboum Fonji and Orhue Moses Odia, making it absolutely engaging. This individual artist surely is here for the long race, and his potential will offer us, the music fanatic more scope to groove along with his music.

3/10. ‘Soso’ by Omah Lay

A 2022 July release of Omah Lay, ‘Soso’ is a part of his extremely popular album ‘Boy Alone’. Its days of glory started within hours after it got released and even after all these months this song still holds on the summit position of African music. The song gained the glory back about 3 weeks before. The song is written by Michael Alagwu and Stanley Omah Didia. Tempoe has produced this number and Sire has distributed the number.

2/10. ‘Rush’ by Ayra Starr

Ayra Starr is one of the youngest and most popular artists of Mavin Records. And ‘Rush’ is the title track of his 2022 album. The video of this number was published on YouTube in September 2022 and before the month could end, this song was a hit stirring the tides of music releases. Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe and Prince Omoferi have given the lyrics of this number. The number was produced by Andre Vibez and Hoops.

1/10. ‘Calm Down’ by Rema

This song needs no introduction. This song is a hit with or without Selena. Rema has made sure of that. He is young and he is also extremely versatile with his releases. Being part of Mavin Records and Jonzing World, he is winning over this world for being extremely talented. Coming from his debut studio album Rave & Roses, the song was released on 11th February 2022 and still, the craze hasn’t faded even a bit. Since October 7 this number has occupied the top position of Spotify’s Best African Hits. And according to Apple music, this song is one of the most listened numbers in 2022 and holds the position strong even after a year. The track was written and produced collaboratively with London.

Along with Nigerian Music artists Ghanaian Artists are also making a huge difference in this music industry. Whether it is a mere release that asks for greatly composed and performed numbers or some above-average ones that have gained traction for better publicity, Afro Beats are always enjoyable. And from Marvel to Korea, African music is spreading its web smoothly and flawlessly. Let the Netizens talk about and wonder what might be the reason behind the popularity of African Music. Music lover to be precise party lovers will continue to enjoy this impressive form of music, that let you groove and also make you dance effortlessly. And from Rema to Tempoe or Wizkid, the African Music industry is full of talented artists offering their raw form of art.

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