The global rise of Afrobeats showed no signs of slowing this week as Nigerian and South African stars dominated the UK Official Charts, with multiple entries in the Top 10.
According to the Official Charts Company, African sounds are firmly entrenched in the UK music scene, with fresh debuts and consistent chart-toppers shaping the current playlist.
American singer Odeal’s Miami retained the No. 1 spot for the ninth consecutive week. However, Nigerian sensation Rema shook up the rankings with his latest single, Fun, which made a remarkable debut at No. 2.
South African breakout star Tyla slipped one place to No. 3 with Is It, while Ayra Starr surged to No. 4 with Hot Body, equalling her highest peak on the chart.
Grammy winner Burna Boy maintained his presence at No. 5 with Love, followed closely at No. 6 by Dynamite, a collaboration between Tyla and Wizkid. Young Jonn and Wizkid’s Cash Flow slid to No. 7 in its second week, while rising act Fola broke into the Top 10 at No. 8 with You, marking his best career chart performance.
Asake also delivered a double showing: Badman Gangsta with Tiakola claimed the No. 9 spot, while his collaboration with UK rapper J Hus, Gold, re-entered the Top 10 at No. 10. The track had previously peaked at No. 1.
With veterans like Burna Boy and Wizkid holding their ground, and rising stars like Rema, Ayra Starr, and Fola scaling new heights, Afrobeats continues to prove its staying power as one of the most influential genres on the global stage.
