Top 10 Most-Streamed African Songs Released in 2026 So Far on Spotify
African music continues to make waves across the world in 2026, with Afrobeats and other African sounds pulling in millions of Spotify streams. From Tyla’s international appeal to major Nigerian collaborations involving Wizkid, Asake and other stars, the year has already delivered several streaming heavyweights.
According to figures shared by WETALKCHART, Tyla and Zara Larsson’s “She Did It Again” leads the ranking with 97 million streams, followed by Wizkid and Asake’s “Jogodo,” which has reached 85 million streams.
Asake also makes multiple appearances on the list, while Victony, BNXN, Mavo and other artists feature in the chart. Here are the top 10 most-streamed African songs released in 2026 so far, based on the reported figures.
Top 10 Most-Streamed African Songs of 2026 on Spotify
1. “She Did It Again” – Tyla featuring Zara Larsson — 97 million streams
Tyla takes the top spot with “She Did It Again,” featuring Swedish pop star Zara Larsson. The collaboration has brought together two artists with international audiences, helping the song lead this ranking with approximately 97 million Spotify streams.
2. “Jogodo” – Wizkid and Asake — 85 million streams
Wizkid and Asake claim second place with “Jogodo.” The collaboration has been one of the biggest Nigerian releases of the year, crossing 85 million Spotify streams and giving fans another major link-up between two of Afrobeats’ biggest names.
3. “Gratitude” – Asake — 72 million streams
Asake takes another position with “Gratitude,” which has accumulated approximately 72 million streams. The record’s performance further highlights the singer’s strong streaming run in 2026.
4. “Forgiveness” – Asake — 60 million streams
Asake appears again at number four with “Forgiveness.” Sitting at around 60 million streams, the song reinforces his presence on this year’s streaming charts, with multiple releases attracting substantial listener attention.
5. “Worship” – Asake and DJ Snake — 58 million streams
At number five is “Worship,” the collaboration between Asake and French producer DJ Snake. The record has reportedly amassed 58 million streams, bringing together Nigerian Afrobeats and an internationally recognised electronic music producer.
6. “Big Bum Bum” – Kidd Carder and Mavo — 56 million streams
Kidd Carder and Mavo land at number six with “Big Bum Bum,” which has reached approximately 56 million Spotify streams. The song’s position is another notable result for Mavo, who has continued to attract attention with his releases in 2026.
7. “Slick” – Victony — 53 million streams
Victony takes seventh place with “Slick,” recording around 53 million streams. The singer continues to demonstrate his ability to connect with listeners through his distinctive sound and melodic approach.
8. “Back Outside” – BNXN and Sarz — 53 million streams
BNXN and producer Sarz follow closely with “Back Outside,” also reported at approximately 53 million streams. The collaboration gives the pair a place among the year’s most-streamed African releases, sitting just behind “Slick” in the supplied ranking.
9. “Turbulence” – Wizkid and Asake — 50 million streams
Wizkid and Asake return to the list with “Turbulence,” which has reportedly accumulated 50 million streams. With both “Jogodo” and “Turbulence” appearing in the top 10, the duo have had a notable year on Spotify.
10. “Chanel” – Tyla — 48 million streams
Tyla rounds out the ranking with “Chanel,” which has reached approximately 48 million Spotify streams. The song gives the South African star two appearances on the list, alongside her chart-topping collaboration with Zara Larsson.
African Music Continues to Win on Spotify
The ranking reflects the growing reach of African music, with artists from Nigeria and South Africa making a strong showing. Tyla leads the chart, while Wizkid and Asake combine for two entries and Asake appears on three songs in the top six.
Beyond the biggest names, the presence of Kidd Carder and Mavo alongside Victony and BNXN shows the range of artists attracting significant streaming numbers this year.
These figures are rounded totals reported in the circulating chart and may change as songs continue to accumulate streams. The order should therefore be understood as the ranking reported with those figures, rather than a live Spotify chart.