Afrobeats has grown from just a genre to a whole movement that is connecting all black people around the world to Africa and its culture.
In recent times, you will meet a rapper or singer born and raised in London or Toronto fusing vibes with core African sounds, it’s safe to say “Africa is in the front now”.
In this post, we will look at 10 amazing African songs you must hear this week. This week we feature amazing artists like Rema, Asa, Darkovibes and more.
1. Rema – Calm Down
‘Calm Down’ by Rema is a story-telling love song with the bass and grove sitting in the middle of the dance-floor. You cannot sit still when this song drop. The Nigerian Afrobeats superstar is well-known for creating infectious “wavy” sounds that only hits the right spots.
2. BRYAN THE MENSAH – Until I See You featuring Titi Owusu
Fast-rising Ghanaian rapper, singer, songwriter and producer BRYAN THE MENSAH has been dropping hit records for years. His recent smash hit ‘Until I See You‘ comes off his debut album ‘Road to Hastafari‘. This amazing song features another rising Ghanaian singer – Titi Owusu.
3. Blaqbonez – Commander
Blaqbonez shared his newest record ‘Commander‘ just after selling out his debut concert in Lagos, Nigeria. This smooth-whine Afrobeats sound is exactly what you need on the highway or in the club. 2021 was the year for Blaqbonez and we certainly know 2022 will be extra for the “Commander”.
4. Black Sherif – Second Sermon (Remix) featuring Burna Boy
The newest kid on the block Black Sherif has been controlling the Ghanaian airwaves since 2020 with his street motivational songs. ‘Second Sermon’ became the national anthem for Ghanaian streets in less than a week after release. Having the African Giant on the remix of this is more than perfect as it also inks Black Sherif’s presence in Nigeria properly.
5. Asa – Ocean
The Nigerian-French singer and songwriter Asa is widely known for her refreshing and elastic sounds that captures the heart of many who truly appreciate music. ‘Ocean’ by Asa is built on beautiful ethnic guitar melodies overlaid with beautiful harmonious accompaniments that makes Asa’s unequaled vocal prowess magical on this song.
6. DarkoVibes featuring Boomski Radio – Jealousy
‘Jealousy’ by DarkoVibes is certainly the vibes you need to set your heart free from haters. This smooth song touches on some very important experience in various relationships. DarkoVibes had the official anthem for the 2021 ‘December in Ghana‘ season with his ‘Je M’apelle‘ banger featuring Davido on ration 24/7 in every corner.
7. Savara – KILLEM EVERYDAY
‘KILLEM EVERYDAY’ is by Savara Mudigi, a member of the Souti Sol family. This song seeks to motivate and inspire people to work and keep going with the energy to keep grinding and going everyday.
Originating from Nairobi, Kenya, Sauti Sol has sealed their place globally as one of the most recognised pure African music groups of all time.
8. BackRoad Gee – Nyege Lewa featuring Ms Banks
‘Nyege Lewa’ by BackRoad Gee features South London’s very own Ms Banks. This song is built on the famous old school Francophone hit record ‘Premier Gaou’ by the famous Ivorian band Magic System. In an interview with Apple Music, BackRoad Gee disclosed his title ‘Nyege Lewa‘ means “lust” and “beautiful”.
9. Dreya Mac – Use Your Body
‘Use Your Body’ by Black-Brit singer, songwriter and dancer Dreya Mac. This song is filled with elements that will definitely make you use your body. Dreya Mac has gotten significant buzz and recognition in the UK with her ‘TWENTYONE’ album which came out in October 2021.
10. Camidoh – Sugarcane
‘Sugarcane’ by Camidoh is the number one love song among recent Afrobeats songs from Ghana and Nigeria. This song by Camidoh peaked on Tiktok and got almost everyone filming to it.
10 Amazing African Songs You Should Hear This Week – Full Playlist on YouTube
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