Afrobeats Power Ranking September 2025: Top 10 Artists Leading the Charts

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Afrobeats never sleeps; in fact, every week in September, new Afrobeats hit songs broke out on Apple Music Nigeria, the Official UK Afrobeats Chart and U.S. playlists, while TikTok and Reels pushed hooks into global feeds. This Afrobeats power ranking combines chart performance, streaming traction, live moments, and cultural heat to address the frequently asked question: who is leading Afrobeats in September?

 

Top 10 Afrobeats Power Ranking (September 2025)

Scoring reflects the criteria above. Citations are provided for key chart facts.

1. Rema

The reason he is ranked #1 is that September was dominated by the song “FUN.” Beyond heavy playlisting and fan chatter, the single maintained Rema’s prominence throughout Nigeria and the UK, serving as a constant reminder of his status as Afrobeats’ most bankable young star. The momentum from his recent run, plus a sticky new hook, means he isn’t just charting, but he’s defining the month’s sound. Even as fans anticipate his next move, the current wave is strong enough to keep him at the very top.

He is #1 on Nigeria’s Official Top 100 for September and #1 on the Official UK Afrobeats Chart for September. According to chart-watch posts, “FUN” is peaking in the mid-Top 10 of the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. 

2. Tyla

Why She’s #2: With “IS IT” and the Wizkid-assisted “DYNAMITE,” Tyla sustained real global attention in September. She’s not riding one viral moment, but she’s stacking them, supported by major stages and headlines that amplify streams. The crossover shine keeps her in constant discovery mode for new audiences, while core fans replay the records. That dual engine—mass appeal plus loyal base, cements her as a top-tier force right now.

Both songs are sitting in the Top 10 on the Official UK Afrobeats Chart for September. Her fan funnel is still fuelled by dance content lineage from the “Water” era, keeping her in a stable top 5 internationally. Any new drop could flip her to #1 contention.

3. Ayra Starr

Why She’s #3: “Hot Body” sharpened Ayra’s superstar profile this month. The record’s replay value, slick performance clips, and steady social traction created a perfect flywheel. There was more chatter, more reels, and more TikTok challenges, resulting in increased streams. These added to her rising international profile and her appearance in the UK Top 3 this week, along with strong playlisting. 

 

4. Odeal

Why He’s #4: “MIAMI” set the tone early in September and stayed sticky as the month rolled on. Odeal’s strength lies in its consistency through radio, DJs, and social content. All these kept the track in the conversation even after the initial spike. That durability to hold attention beyond the first-week rush signals genuine demand. He may not have the biggest machine, but the song’s legs made him impossible to ignore. “MIAMI” captured the early-September UK #1, then cooled a bit but remains in the Top 5.

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5. Burna Boy

Why He’s #5: The veteran aura matters because even without a brand-new headline single dominating every feed, Burna’s current cuts and deep catalogue keep him ever-present across playlists and stages. 

He commands the kind of baseline attention most artists dream about: strong rotations, festival moments and instant audience responses. That reliable gravitational pull keeps his power rating high month after month. 

6. Wizkid

Wizkid’s features significantly impacted his popularity throughout September. Strategic collaborations routed his voice into multiple fanbases at once, lifting records in both Nigeria and the UK. Even when he isn’t leading with a solo drop, his co-sign reshapes a song’s trajectory. That quiet dominance secures a top-tier slot. A feature dragon this month shows that his fingerprints are on multiple Nigerian and UK climbers, such as “One Condition” (DJ Tunez, Wizkid, & FOLA); “Cash Flow” (Young Jonn ft. Wizkid); and “DYNAMITE” (Tyla & Wizkid).

 

7. Asake

Why He’s #7: Asake thrives on energy transfer, from street momentum to global rotation. With a club-leaning cut buzzing and a steady presence on key playlists, he proved yet again that his hooks travel fast. September wasn’t a spike; it was a steady climb, the kind that keeps promoters, curators, and short-form creators aligned. He’s one timely release away from charging back into the Top 5. The street-to-global pipeline stays active; “BADMAN GANGSTA” with Tiakola is inside the UK Top 10, with other cuts bubbling on Nigerian playlists.

8. Fola

Why He’s #8: This month’s breakout story came with multiple records resonating at once. When a new name shows up in home-country rankings and leaks into the UK conversation, you pay attention. FOLA’s songs carried fresh-artist excitement, plus repeatability —the exact combo that powers rapid ascent. If the pace holds, “newcomer” status won’t last long. 

9. Young Jonn

Why He’s #9: Producer instincts meet artist momentum. “Cash Flow” tapped into a vibrant niche that playlists and fans quickly embraced, aided by a smart feature stack. September showed how a well-timed single can reframe the narrative. “Cash Flow” (ft. Wizkid) surged into Nigeria’s Top 5; the producer-artist hybrid effect keeps playlists on lock.

10. Shallipopi

Why He’s #10: The anthem quality of “Na So” made it a late-month mover, resulting in quotable lines, bounce for days and plenty of clip-ready moments. While others grabbed early headlines, Shallipopi gained week over week, the kind of growth that hints at staying power. If radio and creator content keep ramping, he’s primed to step higher in October. 

 

Conclusion: Afrobeats Rankings September 2025

If you’re tracking who is leading Afrobeats in September, the story is clear. Rema wears the crown with “FUN,” topping the charts in Nigeria and the UK simultaneously. Tyla and Ayra Starr make it a tightly contested Top 3 thanks to catchy hooks and significant media coverage, while Odeal proves the UK pipeline is stronger than ever. Beneath them, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Asake, FOLA, Young Jonn, and Shallipopi round out a Top 10 that shows just how global Afrobeats has become.

Expect October to reshuffle as new singles drop. However, for September 2025, this is the Afrobeats power ranking, driven by Afrobeats viral songs in September, sustained streams, and undeniable Afrobeats chart performance.

 

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FAQs

1: How do you calculate the Afrobeats power ranking?

We blend official chart positions, streaming snapshots, virality, and press/live moments. Chart positions are anchored to the Official UK Afrobeats Chart, TurnTable (Nigeria), and Apple Music Nigeria snapshots for Afrobeats rankings in September 2025. 

2: Why did a super-viral TikTok song not rank higher?

Virality matters, but we weigh official charts and sustained streams more heavily than short spikes.

3: Do features and remixes count?

Yes, especially when they move Afrobeats chart performance across multiple regions (for example, Wizkid’s impact on “One Condition”, “Cash Flow”, and “DYNAMITE”). 

4: Are U.S. charts included?

Where accessible. The Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs page is region-restricted, so we cross-checked via credible chart-watch posts for “FUN.”