In their year-end listicle, Billboard, the prominent media outlet, revealed the top Afrobeats artists and songs of 2023 based on data from the US Afrobeats songs chart.
The list showcased some of the most influential names from Nigeria and other African countries, considering not only songs released in 2023 but also those that continued to make a significant impact on the charts throughout the entire year.
Top 10 Afrobeats Artists of 2023:
1. Burna Boy
2. Rema
3. Tems
4. Libianca
5. Wizkid
6. Ayra Starr
7. CKay
8. Asake
9. Davido
10. Oxlade
Top 10 Afrobeats Songs of 2023:
1. Calm Down – Rema
2. People
3. Free Mind – Tems
4. Essence – Tems
5. Last Last
6. Love Nwantiti
7. Rush
8. Peru
9. Higher – Tems
10. Ku Lo Sa
According to Billboard’s data, Burna Boy claimed the top spot among Afrobeats artists for 2023, while Rema’s “Calm Down” secured the position of the leading Afrobeats song. Tems notably held multiple spots on the song chart with “Free Mind,” “Essence,” and “Higher.” The list reflects the diverse and thriving landscape of Afrobeats music in 2023.