Top 10 Best Afrobeats Songs (July – December 2022)

Top 10 Afrobeats Songs (July–December 2022) 

The second half of 2022 was a powerhouse period for Afrobeats, with tracks that went viral, dominated charts, and helped the genre break further into global music conversations. These songs — released or trending strongly from July through December 2022 — were among the most streamed, shared, and talked‑about Afrobeats hits of the year:

1. Oxlade – “Ku Lo Sa”
   A smooth, melodic Afrobeats anthem that became an international favorite, especially with its popular live and remix versions later in the year.
2. Victony & Tempoe – “Soweto”
   A breakout hit that gained massive global attention, especially after remixes featuring major artists, and became one of Afrobeats’ biggest crossover songs in late 2022.
3. Tems – “Free Mind”
   A reflective and soulful Afrobeats‑leaning record that climbed charts in the U.S. and beyond, showcasing Tems’ introspective songwriting and crossover appeal.
4. Ayra Starr – “Rush”
   A vibrant and confident track from one of Afrobeats’ fastest rising stars in 2022, remaining popular through the year’s second half.
5. Asake – “Organise”
   A smooth, danceable cut from Asake’s breakout year — part of his string of hits that kept him at the forefront of Afrobeats in late 2022.
6. Mavins – “Overloading (OVERDOSE)” (Crayon, Ayra Starr, LADIPOE, Magixx & Boy Spyce)
   A high‑energy collective anthem from the Mavins crew that showcased multiple talents and became a fan favorite toward year‑end.
7. Pheelz – “Finesse” (feat. BNXN)
   Although initially released earlier, its sustained popularity and continued rotation made it one of the standout Afrobeats tracks in the latter half of 2022.
8. Fireboy DML & Asake – “Bandana”
   A melodic and lyrical collaboration that stayed in heavy rotation across platforms, combining smooth vocals with catchy Afrobeats production.
9. Asake – “Joha”
   Another hit from Asake’s dominant run in 2022, blending catchy hooks and rhythmic energy that kept audiences engaged through the second half of the year.
10. Wizkid & Ayra Starr – “2 Sugar”
    A stylish duet between two Afrobeats heavyweights that became a favorite on playlists and year‑end mixes, capturing the genre’s widespread appeal.