How Nigerian Leading Artists Were Rated On America’s Billboard Music Chart

How Nigerian Leading Artists Were Rated

OpenLife Nigeria reports how Nigerian leading artists were rated on the 2025 America’s billboard music chart.

Billboard is an American entertainment magazine founded in 1894, primarily known for its influential music charts like the Hot 100 and Billboard 200.

It is published weekly by Penske Media Corporation and the magazine provides industry news and reviews based on sales, streaming and radio airplay.

As the American music magazine, Billboard, unveiled its 2025 list of the Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time, 2Face’s classic hit, African Queen clinched the number one spot.

L-R: Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid, recognized at Billboard rating

The iconic track, released in 2004, has long been regarded as one of Afrobeats’ defining records and continues to resonate globally, earning it the crown as the genre’s all-time best.

Wizkid made history as the only artist with two entries in the top 10, with Ojuelegba ranked second and his Grammy-nominated hit Essence featuring Tems at number five.

Favour’s Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix) took the third spot, while Rema’s global smash Calm Down was placed fourth. CKay’s Love Nwantiti, D’banj’s Oliver Twist, Davido’s Fall, Burna Boy’s Ye, and P-Square’s Chop My Money (Remix) featuring Akon completed the top 10.

Although Nigerian artists dominated the list, Ghanaian stars also secured spots in the top 20, with Fuse ODG’s Azonto (feat. Itz Tiffany) and Sarkodie’s Adonai (feat. Castro) ranked 18 and 19 respectively.

L-R: 2face, D-Banj, P-Square led Afro beat revolution early 2000 before Davido {right} took it to greater heights

Other Nigerian classics in the top rankings include Styl-Plus’ Olufunmi (11), 9ice’s Gongo Aso (12), P-Square’s Do Me (13), and Davido’s Dami Duro (14). Yemi Alade’s Johnny earned her the title of highest-ranked female lead artist at number 15.

Wande Coal’s Bumper to Bumper (17) and Phyno’s Fada Fada featuring Olamide (20) rounded off the top 20.

Meantime, the new wife of Nigerian music icon 2baba, is basking in her husband’s glory as she celebrated his latest achievement on social media.

Princess Natasaha, an Honourable Member, Edo State House of Assembly and wife of 2Face, rejoices over the musical honour on her husband

The Edo state lawmaker, in a heartfelt post, argued that no one compares to her husband’s talent.

Natasha responded to the news with a heartfelt congratulatory message, proclaiming that no one is “badder” than him.
She praised him as a living legend and a blessing to humanity, highlighting how he continues to make Nigeria proud.
She wrote:

“Congratulations, my husband. Ain’t nobody badder than you. You are a living legend and a blessing to all of us. You’ve made Nigeria proud. I salute you.”