Billboard unveils top 10 Afrobeats artists and songs of 2023

As the year draws to a close, Billboard has revealed its end-of-the-year listicle, showcasing the top Afrobeats artists and songs 2023 based on data from the US Afrobeats songs chart. The list highlights songs released in 2023 and acknowledges those that continued to make a significant impact throughout the 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
4. Essence – Tems
5. Last Last
6. Love Nwantiti
7. Rush
8. Peru
9. Higher – Tems
10. Ku Lo Sa

These rankings showcase the dominance and influence of African artists in the global music scene, with notable names securing their positions on the charts.