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Check out the best Afrobeats albums of 2025 so far
This list highlights ten standout Afrobeats albums of 2025
Onyema Courage
July 07, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes
🌟 Editor's Note
Welcome to another eventful week in African music! From Angélique Kidjo’s Walk of Fame milestone to Asake’s bold album teaser and emotional tributes from Odumodublvck, this week’s stories are powerful, personal, and unmissable.
🗓️ Top Stories
The 10 best Afrobeats albums of 2025 so far
It includes debut projects from rising stars and long-awaited returns from fan favorites. | Wizkid and Tems break records on Apple Music's all-time chart Wizkid’s collaboration with Drake on One Dance earned him the highest spot for any African artist on Apple Music’s all-time chart. Tems followed closely as the highest-ranked and only female African artist with her Grammy-winning feature on Wait For U with Future and Drake. |
🚀 Editor’s Picks – Stories You Can’t Miss This Week
It was a week of cinematic reveals, emotional farewells, and landmark achievements across Afrobeats and global culture. Asake kicked things off with a mysterious, high-energy teaser for his upcoming MONEY album. [Read More]
In a historic moment for African music, five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo was announced as the first African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. [Read More]
But not all the week’s headlines were celebratory—Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck was one of many mourning the shocking death of Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota and his brother in a fatal car crash. [Read More]
Meanwhile, in Lagos, a court ruling delivered a blow to Mr. Joseph Aloba, father of the late Mohbad. His legal challenge against the release of suspects in his son’s death—including Naira Marley and Sam Larry—was dismissed, with the judge affirming the Attorney General’s discretion in the matter. [Read More]
🦄 New Songs That Are Not Just Ok
BNXN navigates new heights with sophomore album 'CAPTAIN' | J Hus and Asake team up for sizzling tune 'Gold' |
🔥 Afrobeats The Business…
Davido unveiled his branded 5IVE Alive tour bus ahead of his U.S. tour kickoff on July 11, 2025, in Los Angeles, with Victony, Odumodublvck, and Morravey joining the lineup. [Read More]
Ayra Starr scored a major win as her hit single Commas earned Gold certification in Canada, marking over 40,000 units sold and reinforcing her global breakthrough. [Read More]
Burna Boy, Mr Eazi, Darkoo, and Obongjayar are featured on the official soundtrack for the upcoming Formula 1 movie, with standout tracks that showcase African talent on a global cinematic stage. [Read More]
🏆 NotJustVerses Feature
 | Fido claps back at ex-partners, breaks down ‘Joy is Coming’ lyrics🌉 Biography: Born on September 21, 1997, in Matogun, Ogun State, Fido’s musical journey started in his local church choir, where his passion for music began. 👑 Known for: Fido gained recognition with his hit track Joy is Coming, known for its blend of upbeat rhythms and introspective lyrics. 🙈 What he said: On Not Just Verses, Fido revealed that his stage name was given by his math teacher. |
⚽ Sports Corner…
Wilfred Ndidi is reportedly linked with a move to Serie A giants Juventus, who are eyeing a €9m deal following Leicester’s relegation from the Premier League. [Read More]
The 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on July 5, with 12 nations competing for glory—see full fixtures, results, and group standings. [Read More]
Ghana’s Thomas Partey faces serious sexual assault charges related to incidents from 2021–2022, with a court date set for August 5, 2025; he denies all allegations. [Read More]
😄Fun Fact:
Did you know Burna Boy was the first Nigerian to win a Grammy with a solo project, taking home Best Global Music Album for Twice As Tall in 2021.
Thanks for riding with us this week.
Till next time 😀