2Baba’s African Queen Crowned #1 Best Afrobeats Song of All Time by Billboard

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Legendary Nigerian music icon 2Baba has once again etched his name into history after Billboard staff named his timeless classic “African Queen” the #1 Best Afrobeats Song of All Time.

The ranking comes from Billboard’s “50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time” Staff List, which celebrates the global rise and impact of the Afrobeats genre.

Released in 2004, African Queen has remained one of Africa’s most iconic love songs, earning international acclaim and becoming a cornerstone of Afrobeats’ worldwide recognition. Billboard described it as a song that not only defined a generation but also laid the foundation for the global Afrobeats movement.

The Top 10 list also features some of the biggest names in Nigerian and African music, highlighting the genre’s dominance on the global stage:

Billboard’s Top 10 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time:

1. African Queen — 2Baba
2. Ojuelegba — Wizkid
3. Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix) — Flavour
4. Calm Down — Rema
5. Essence — Wizkid ft. Tems
6. Love Nwantiti — CKay
7. Oliver Twist — D’banj
8. Fall — Davido
9. Ye — Burna Boy
10. Chop My Money (Remix) — P-Square

The recognition has sparked widespread celebration across Africa and beyond, with fans hailing 2Baba as a true pioneer whose music continues to inspire new generations of Afrobeats stars.

Industry analysts say the list cements Nigeria’s position as the powerhouse of Afrobeats, a genre now shaping global pop culture and dominating international charts.