Burna Boy dominates the Afrobeats Power Ranking in 2025 so far

The African Giant outperformed Wizkid, Davido, and others in 2025 so far!

🌟 Editor's Note

It’s a new week, and we’ve handpicked some exciting stories to brighten your day. Burna Boy remains the undisputed African Giant, sitting at the top alone in 2025 so far, with Wizkid, Davido, and Tyla behind. This week’s newsletter is packed with trending news, fresh insights, and inspiring stories you won’t want to miss.

🗓️ Top Stories

Why Tyla is being sued for her viral song 'Water'


Tyla is facing a lawsuit by two songwriters who argue that their creative input on ‘Water’ extended beyond lyrical contributions and should be acknowledged within the broader scope of the song’s final arrangement and production.

Interesting facts from Afrobeats Power Ranking 2025 so far

While Rema and Burna Boy are the only artists who never left the Top 10, Chris Brown is the only non-African artist to chart on the power ranking.

Check out the other key facts from the H1 2025 Afrobeats Power Ranking.

🚀 Editor’s Picks – Stories You Can’t Miss This Week

It was a week of milestones, bold statements, and quiet shakeups in the Afrobeats universe—and fans had plenty to talk about. Rema turned heads by announcing a $10,000 global dance challenge to usher in his upcoming single KELEBU, dropping Friday, August 1. It’s more than a giveaway—it’s a moment. [Read More]

But behind the scenes, a split surprised many: Tems’ longtime manager, Muyiwa Awoniyi, revealed he's no longer managing Omah Lay. The announcement was brief, but the questions it raised were anything but. [Read More]

Burna Boy, never far from controversy, returned to clarify his infamous “I don’t do Afrobeats” comment. In a recent podcast, he broke down the meaning behind “Afrofusion” and why he believes his music deserves its lane. [Read More]

Meanwhile, Shallipopi quietly notched a major win—his breakout hit Laho just crossed 100,000 units sold in the UK. With this milestone, the self-proclaimed Pluto Presido is proving he’s not just trending—he’s charting a real path to global stardom. [Read More]

🦄 New Songs That Are Not Just Ok

Ayra Starr's 'Hot Body' champions unapologetic feminity

Asake & Tiakola unite cultures on 'BADMAN GANGSTA'

🔥 Afrobeats The Business…

  • Seyi Vibez kicked off his highly anticipated Canadian tour with a sold-out show in Toronto, marking the first stop in a three-city run. [Read More]

  • Afrobeats superstar Davido received a plaque celebrating his sold-out concert at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, where over 18,000 fans gathered for an unforgettable night. [Read More]

  • Wizkid made history by becoming the first African artist to surpass 9 billion streams on Spotify across all credits. [Read More]

🏆 NotJustVerses Feature

Barry Jhay breaks down spiritual roots of ‘See Me See God’

🌍 Biography: Born on February 13, 1993, in Ibadan, Nigeria, Barry Jhay is the son of late legendary Fuji icon Ayinde Barrister, and grew up deeply rooted in Yoruba music traditions.

🎶 Known for: Barry Jhay rose to prominence with his soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics.

🗣 What he said: Speaking on Not Just Verses, Barry Jhay shared that See Me See God was inspired by real-life betrayals and divine protection.

Sports Corner…

  • Victor Osimhen is reportedly set for a surprise move to Galatasaray, with leaked details suggesting the Turkish club agreed to strict terms to secure the Napoli star. [Read More]

  • Arsenal have officially signed Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres on a five-year deal worth €63.5 million plus add-ons, boosting their attack ahead of the 2025/26 season. [Read More]

  • Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been hit with a two-month suspension over illegal betting, narrowly escaping a much longer ban for sporting fraud. [Read More]

😄Fun Fact:  

Did you know that Tyla is the only woman and non-Nigerian to peak at No. 1 on the Afrobeats Power Ranking

Thanks for riding with us this week.

Till next time 😀