American artist A.L.I.A.S returns with “IMPRESSIONS,” a high-energy blend of R&B, Afrobeat, and Amapiano built for day parties and nightlife.
Inspired by artists like Tyla, Davido, and Chris Brown, “IMPRESSIONS” delivers a confident, feel-good record designed to move crowds while keeping a melodic edge.
“IMPRESSIONS” by A.L.I.A.S is out now on all streaming platforms.
The nominees for the 2026 American Music Awards have been announced with Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tyla, Rema and MOLIY scoring nominations.
Tyla is the most nominated Afrobeats artist this year. She’s up four awards including Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Social Song of the Year and Best Music Video of the Year both for “Chanel” and Best R& B Female Artist.
Burna Boy has two nominations including Best Afrobeats Artist and Best Hip Hop Song for his contribution to Gunna’s “wgft”
Nigerian-American artist Shaboozey is also nominated in three categories including Collaboration of the Year, Best Male Country Artist and Best Country Song for “Goodnews”
The 52nd American Music Awards will take place on Monday, May 25th in Las Vegas.
Tyla’s latest single “Chanel” has debuted at number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her third entry on the chart.
Her previous entries include Water which peaked at number 7 and Push 2 Start at number 88.
“Chanel” was released in October this year and climbed to the top of Bubbling Billboard Under Hot 100 and quickly gained 100 million streams on Spotify, becoming one of the fastest Afrobeats songs ever to do so.
The South African artist is the fourth most successful Afrobeats artist on the Billboard Hot 100 after Burna Boy, Tems and Wizkid.
The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards were announced today and as expected, some of Afrobeats biggest names are in the running for the music industry’s biggest awards
Burna Boy’s No Sign of Weakness is up for the Best Global Music Award along with Youssou N’Dour’s World and The Eclairer le monde : Light the Mind Explosion (50th Anniversary Tour Live) album by Shakti
While the nominees for Best African Music Performance include Davido, Tyla, Ayra Starr and Uganda’s Eddy Kenzo
While African music icon Angélique Kidjo leads the nominations for Global Music Performance
The 2026 Grammy Awards will place Sunday, February 1, 2026 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Afrobeats artists Tyla and Ayra Starr will headline the 2025 Global Citizen Festival which will take place on September 27, 2025 at New York’s at Central Park.
Other performers at the event which will be hosted by Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman include The Weeknd, Shakira, and Mariah the Scientist.
Under the theme “Amplify the Movement,” this year’s festival continues Global Citizen’s mission to combat poverty, inequality, and social injustice through music and advocacy.
The Global Citizen Festival merges entertainment and activism, offering a platform for world leaders, artists, and advocates to drive progress.
American artist Lia Vybz is introducing a bold and energetic sound with “Fire Sign“—a hypnotic blend of Afro House, electronic beats, and Afro-fusion. Inspired by the rhythmic energy of artists like Tyla, Black Coffee, and Major Lazer, this track brings a dynamic, festival-ready vibe perfect for dancefloors worldwide.
Lia Vybz is a genre-blending force igniting a fresh wave of sound through her signature style: House Fusion — a bold mix of Afrobeat, Dance, and Alternative energy. With roots in rhythm and a voice that commands emotion, Lia’s music celebrates movement, freedom, and femininity.
“Fire Sign” sets the tone for a fearless new chapter — merging hypnotic beats with fiery confidence. Inspired by nightlife, culture, and the divine feminine, Lia Vybz isn’t just making music — she’s creating moments.
Listen to “Fire Sign”
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The Afrobeats Power Rankings for February 2025 by NotJustOk are here, and they’re telling an exciting story about a genre that’s always on the move. Based on a mix of streaming numbers, chart success, social media hype, and real influence in the music world, this list shows off the staying power of big names and the thrilling rise of new stars.
Let’s break down the Top 10, cheer on the artists who made the biggest jumps from January, and give a shoutout to newcomers like Kunmie, whose debut song Arike and EP Before We Became Strangers have landed him a spot in the spotlight.
What’s the Afrobeats Power Rankings All About?
The Afrobeats Power Ranking by NotJustOk is like a monthly report card for Afrobeats artists. It looks at streaming numbers, chart performance, social media influence, and overall industry impact to figure out who’s running the game. It’s not just about who’s got the most plays—it’s about who’s making waves and shaping the sound.
See the full scoop on how the Afrobeats Power Ranking is compiled.
Top 10: Who’s Leading the Pack?
1. Tyla (982 points) – She wasn’t even on the list last month, but Tyla’s Push 2 Start remix with Sean Paul has taken her straight to #1. It’s a worldwide banger!
2. Rema (541.09 points) – Dropping from #3 to #2, Rema’s still a big deal and not going anywhere.
3. Seyi Vibez (505.19 points) – Zooming up from #13 to #3, thanks to his hot Children of Africa EP.
4. Asake (288.71 points) – Up one spot from #5, Asake’s good vibes keep him climbing.
5. Victony (287.38 points) – Jumping from #16 to #5 with his dope track Pity This Boy featuring ODUMODUBLVCK.
6. Burna Boy (263.92 points) – Down from #2 to #6, but still a king in the game.
7. ODUMODUBLVCK (199.25 points) – New to the list at #7, riding the wave of Pity This Boy.
8. Ayra Starr (198.94 points) – Slipping from #6 to #8, but still shining bright.
9. Wizkid (161.68 points) – The old #1 now at #9—his star power’s still strong.
10. Ruger (132.30 points) – Up from #14, Ruger’s hustle is paying off.
The Biggest Climbers: Songs That Changed the Game
February 2025 was wild, with some artists leaping up the list thanks to killer tracks. Here’s who made the biggest moves:
● Tyla (Unranked to #1) – Tyla’s Push 2 Start remix with Sean Paul is everywhere—streaming like crazy and blowing up TikTok with dance videos. She’s the new global face of Afrobeats.
● Seyi Vibez (#13 to #3) – Up 10 spots, Seyi Vibez dropped the Children of Africa EP, and its street-pop vibes—especially the title track—are ruling Nigeria right now.
● Victony (#16 to #5) – A huge 11-spot jump! His song Pity This Boy with ODUMODUBLVCK is real and raw, getting tons of love on X.
● Adekunle Gold (#34 to #19) – Climbing 15 spots, Obimo—a sweet, highlife-flavored love song—has brought him back into the spotlight.
● Bella Shmurda (#29 to #22) – Up 7 spots with Verily, a chill, thoughtful tune that’s winning fans over.
● Joeboy (#36 to #25) – A solid 11-spot rise, thanks to his steady stream of hits.
New Kid on the Block: Kunmie’s Big Entrance
February wasn’t just about the usual suspects—new talent crashed the party too. Leading the pack is Kunmie, who landed at #16 with 71.00 points. His breakout hit Arike, released February 15, 2025, is a soulful love song that’s taken over TikTok with 186,000+ videos and scored 7 million Spotify streams in less than a month. It peaked at #2 on Spotify’s Global Viral Chart and hit #1 on Nigeria’s Viral 50—talk about a debut! Then, in early March, he dropped Before We Became Strangers, a four-song EP with tracks like the deep I Admit, the upbeat Majekaja, and the romantic Arike and One More Chance.
This combo of a viral single and a solid EP shot Kunmie into the rankings, making him a name to watch.
Other fresh faces like ODUMODUBLVCK (#7) with Pity This Boy and Moliy (#15) are also shaking things up, but Kunmie’s fast rise from nowhere to #16 shows how a big song and a strong project can make you a star in Afrobeats today.
What’s the Vibe?
This month’s rankings feel like a tug-of-war between the young crew—Seyi Vibez, Victony, Kunmie—and the OGs like Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido (#13).
Tyla’s #1 takeover proves Afrobeats is going worldwide, and newbies like Kunmie and ODUMODUBLVCK show there’s tons of fresh energy in the mix. Some January faves like BhadBoi OML and DJ 4kerty didn’t make the cut this time, which just proves how tough this game is.
Songs like Push 2 Start (Remix), Children of Africa EP, Pity This Boy, Obimo, Verily, and Arike show off Afrobeats’ flavors—big collabs, street jams, and smooth love tunes—pushing artists up and keeping the genre exciting.
You can see the full February 2025 Afrobeats Power Rankings here with all 50 spots.
Tyla’s latest single “Push 2 Start” is expected to debut at number 93 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her second entry on the chart after viral hit, “Water”
The reggae-infused Afrobeats and Amapiano hit, produced by Grammy winner, Sammy Soso showed signs of peaked at 12 on the Billboard Bubbling Under 100 100
If the Billboard Hot 100 predictions come true, Tyla will join Tems, Wizkid and Burna Boy on the list of African artists with multiple entries on the chart.
The South African Grammy winner has drawn comparisons to Beyonce and Rihanna since she was thrust into the spotlight in 2023 with “Water” with the BeyHive particularly critcising her for failing to acknowledge Beyonce’s influence on her music.
Fans doubled down on the criticism after the video for “Push 2 Start” was released in November 2023.
One of the scenes in the steamy video which now has over 42 million views on YouTube, shows Tyla dancing in front of a large fan, surrounded by back up dancers.
Fans took to social media to point out similarities between the scene and that of Beyonce’s 2003 video for “Crazy in Love”
Burna Boy, Rema, Asake , Tyla and other African artists scored nominations in different categories at the 2024 Brit Awards.
Grammy winner Burna Boy and first-time Grammy nominee Asake, are up for the International Artist of the Year Award.
Other big names in the category include Taylor Swift, Sza, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo and Kylie Minogue.
As for the Prince of Afrobeats, Rema, he’ll be hoping to beat mega stars like Billie Eilish, Doja Cat and Olivia Rodrigo to win the Song of the Year award for his global hit “Calm Down”
He’ll also be up against relatively new cats Tyla and Libianca.
21-year-old South African Tyla, was unsurprisingly nominated for her global hit “Water” while Libianca was nominated for, you guessed it “People”
While the British rapper Little Simz clenched three nods at this year’s edition of the UK’s biggest music award: Artist of the Year, Grime/Hip Hop/Rap Artist of the year and Album of the Year for her album “No Thank You”,
The 2024 Brits Awards will air on Sat 2 March on ITV1 and ITVX.
Dua Lipa, who’s nominated in three categories, is the only artist who’s so far been has been confirmed to perform at the event .
In the same vein, a host for the has not been announced for the ceremony which was anchored by Mo Gillian hosted in 2023, with Jack Whitehall in 2022.