Billboard’s Countdown Heats Up: Afrobeats Tracks 30–21 Revealed

Billboard continues its global celebration of Afrobeats, dropping ten more songs in its staff-curated 50 Greatest Afrobeats Songs Ever countdown. After releasing positions #50–31, this week’s reveal covers #30 through #21,

 Entries #30 to #21

• #30. Burna Boy & Zlatan — Killin Dem

• #29. Amaarae & Moliy — Sad Girlz Luv Money

• #28. Fireboy DML — Peru

• #27. Wande Coal & DJ Tunez — Iskaba

• #26. Mr Eazi & Ifya — Skin Tight

• #25. Wizkid — Pakurumo

• #24. Afro B — Drogba (Joanna)

• #23. Olamide — Bobo

• #22. Burna Boy — Last Last

• #21. Tiwa Savage & Don Jazzy — Eminado

Afrobeats, evolving from local Nigerian rhythms and diaspora influences to a global force, is now chronicled in curated timelines like this list. Its broad palette, combining soulful ballads, pop, amapiano hybrids, and dancehall fusions shows why the genre continues to dominate streaming charts, viral trends, and international stages.

This latest showcase of songs #30 to #21 reveals Afrobeats at its most versatile, balancing nostalgia, emotion, and infectious energyGenre Context & Developments

Next Tuesday, Billboard will release songs #20 through #11, moving closer to unveiling the ultimate #1 Afrobeats song. Industry insiders speculate that tracks like “Last Last” (Burna Boy), “Essence” (Wizkid), “Calm Down” (Rema), and “Ye” (Burna Boy) are strong contenders.

Stay tuned for next week’s reveal—you won’t want to miss it.