Thapelo Phukubye: Wizkid’s “Essence” Tops 10 African songs on ChartAfrica, Sarkodie rated least

Saturday, May 22, 2021

Wizkid’s “Essence” Tops 10 African songs on ChartAfrica, Sarkodie rated least

Nigerian superstar, Wizkid has topped the 10 most streams songs in Africa with the song “Essence” on the ChartAfrica music platform.

The song “Essence” features songwriter Tems, and is off Wizkid’s fourth studio album “Made in Lagos”. The visual was directed by DK and produced by P2J and the legendary Beatz.

Olamide’s “Rock”

Nigerian hip-hop artist Olamide’s latest single “Rock” took the second position on the chart. “Rock” is the first single off his upcoming album “UY Scuti” which is set to drop on 14 June.

The song was produced by eskeez and visually directed by Clarence Peters.

Burna Boy’s “Kilometer”

Burna Boy’s song “Kilometer” took the third position on the music chart. “Kilometer” produced by Chopstix is Burna Boys’ new solo single since he won the 2021 Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album for Twice as Tall.

Blxckie “Sika”

South African hip-hop artist, Blxckie’s song “Sika” took the fourth position on the ChartAfrica music platform.

The song “Sika” was taken from his debut studio album “B4Now” which is a 12 track hip hop package featuring the likes of Flvme, Lucasraps, and Nasty C.

Shekhinahd “Question”

South African female songwriter, Shekhinahd took the fifth position with her song titled “Question”.

“Question” is a lovely song which was taken from her latest project, “Trouble In Paradise” album. The song was produced by Noble, Bubele Boo, and David Balshaw.
Peruzzi

Somebody Baby

Nigerian singer, Victor Okoh popularly known as Peruzzi took the sixth position on the chart with his song “Somebody Baby” which features Nigerian superstar Davido.

The “Somebody Baby” son is the lead single from his second studio album “Rum &Boogie”. Mr. Layii directed the video and produced by the legendary beatmaker Fresh VDM.

King Promise “Slow Down”

Ghanaian male vocalist, King Promise took the seventh position with his new single “Slow Down”. The song was produced by the legendary KillBeatz and Nonso Amadi, video directed by Andy Mandjtey.

AdekunleGold “It is what it is”

Nigerian hiplife singer, Adekunle Kosoko popularly known as AdekunleGold had his hit song “It is what it is” taking the eighth position on the chart.

“It is what it is” song is the first track from his highly anticipated fourth studio album “Afro Pop, Vol. 1” which was released this year. The song was produced by Kali and Blaise

BlaqBonez “Bling”

Nigerian rapper, Emeka Akumefule known professionally as BlaqBonez song “Bling” which features Amaarae and Buju took the ninth position.

The “Bling” song was produced by Type A, mixed and mastered by AQ. The song serves as a follow-up to his previously heard single titled, “BBC” remix.

Sarkodie “No Fugazy”

The “rap king” Sarkodie took the third position with the song “No Fugazy” which is the first single off his forthcoming “No Pressure” album.

“No Fugazy” is a slang referring to something false or damaged beyond repair. The song was produced by Rexxie and visually directed by America’s finest video director, Capone.