Tems beats Tyla, Rema, and others, becomes ‘Top Afropop Artist of 2024’

• Nigerian singer Tems emerges as the Top Afropop Artist of 2024, with her hit ‘Love Me Jeje’ securing the number one spot on the top Afropop songs of the year list.
• Rema claims second place with his electrifying track ‘Ozeba’.
• Tyla from South Africa takes third place with her genre-blending hit ‘Jump’, featuring Gunna and Skillibeng, mixing Afrobeats, dancehall, amapiano, and hip-hop.

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has emerged as the top Afropop artist of 2024, clinching the title with her hit song ‘Love Me Jeje’.

The Nigerian singer-songwriter triumphed over fierce competition, securing the number one spot on the prestigious list of top Afropop songs of the year.

Tems’s success comes as no surprise, with ‘Love Me Jeje’ capturing the hearts of listeners worldwide.

Her effortless blend of Afropop, R&B, and soulful melodies has made her a standout figure in the global music scene.

Hot on her heels is Nigerian sensation Rema, whose energetic track ‘Ozeba’ took the number two position.

South African artist Tyla also made waves, claiming the third spot with her chart-topping track ‘Jump’, featuring Gunna and Skillibeng.

Other notable Nigerian artists who made the list include Ayra Starr (10th) with ‘Lagos Love Story’, Asake (11th) with ‘Active’, and Victony (15th) with ‘Risk’.

Here’s the full breakdown of the Top 40 Afropop Songs of 2024:

Tems – Love Me JeJe

Rema – Ozeba

Tyla feat. Gunna & Skillibeng – Jump

Aya Nakamura feat. Ayra Starr – Hypé

TitoM, Yuppe & Burna Boy feat. S.N.E – Tshwala Bam (Remix)

Tiakola – Psychologique

Bensoul & Bien – Extra Pressure

Kabza De Small & Mthunzi feat. Young Stunna, DJ Maphorisa, Sizwe Alakine & Umthakathi Kush – Imithandazo

Tam Sir feat. Team Paiya, Ste Milano, Renard Barakissa, Tazeboy, PSK – Coup du Marteau

Ayra Starr – Lagos Love Story

Asake feat. Travis Scott – Active

Rophnan – Shegiye

Dadju & Tayc – La Vid D’un… / Ma Préférée

Sarz feat. Asake & Gunna – Happiness

Victony – Risk

Shakes & Les feat. LeeMcKrazy – Funk 99

Kizz Daniel feat. Davido – Twe Twe

Kiff No Beat – C Komen ?

Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla, Zee Nxumalo feat. MK Productions – Ama Gear

Diamond Platnumz feat. Khalil Harisson & Chley – Komasava

Uncle Waffles & Royal MusiQ feat. OHP Sage & Pcee – Wadibusa

Aşa – Odo

Bridget Blue & Bien – I Choose You

Odunsi (The Engine), Leather Park & Bnyx – RESURRECT

Niniola – Level

Watendawili – Cham Thum (Atoti)

Taves – Folake

Tiwa Savage – Forgiveness

Tyler ICU feat. LeeMcKrazy, Tman Xpress, Ceeka RSA, Visca, AL Xapo & SjavasDaDeejay – Ebasini

Josey – Tout Laisse

BoyPee, Brown Joel & Hyce feat. Davido – Ogechi (Remix)

King Promise feat. Sarkodie & Olivetheboy – Favourite Story

Nikita Kering – Tonight

Suspect95 – Rose Ba

Kito feat. Kah-lo, Brazy & Baauer – Take Your Vibes and Go

Wizkid feat. Brent Faiyaz – Piece of My Heart

Darkoo feat. Dess Dior – Favourite Girl

Keblack feat. Franglish – Boucan

Usimamane – Cheque

Rosaline Layo – Loulou