Asake Dominates Apple Music’s Best African Songs Of 2026

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Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has emerged as the leading artiste on Apple Music’s Africa Now: Best of 2026 playlist, with his hit song, ‘Forgiveness’, claiming the top spot.
The singer also features in the third position with ‘Jogodo’, his collaboration with Wizkid, while his appearance on Blaqbonez’s ‘Chanel’ places him at number nine.
Tems occupies the second position with ‘What You Need’, while Victony’s ‘Slick’ takes fourth place. Kidd Carder and Mavo’s ‘Big Bum Bum’ completes the top five.
Other Nigerian artistes featured in the top 10 include Davido, FOLA, Mayorkun, BNXN and Sarz.
The 50-track playlist brings together artistes from across Africa, including Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana and other music markets, reflecting the continent’s diverse sounds and collaborations.
In its accompanying commentary, Apple Music described Asake as a “commercial powerhouse”, highlighting the performance of his fourth album, M$NEY, as well as the continued popularity of his previous projects.
The platform also cited songs such as ‘Forgiveness’, ‘Fuji Vibe’, ‘Active’ and ‘MMS’ as part of the singer’s impressive catalogue.
Below is the full list of Apple Music’s Africa Now: Best of 2026 playlist:
  1. ‘Forgiveness’ — Asake
  2. ‘What You Need’ — Tems
  3. ‘Jogodo’ — Wizkid and Asake
  4. ‘Slick’ — Victony
  5. ‘Big Bum Bum’ — Kidd Carder and Mavo
  6. ‘Money Constant’ — DJ Maphorisa, DJ Tunez, Wizkid and Mavo
  7. ‘Nakupenda’ — TxC, Davido, Scotts Maphuma and Shoday
  8. ‘How Far’ — NO11 and Ayjay Bobo
  9. ‘Chanel’ — Blaqbonez featuring Asake
  10. ‘B4 B4’ — Davido, FOLA and Mayorkun
  11. ‘Back Outside’ — BNXN and Sarz
  12. ‘My Healer’ — Seyi Vibez and Omah Lay
  13. ‘Heaven Baby’ — Ayra Starr featuring ZAYN
  14. ‘Treat U Right’ — FOLA and Ayra Starr
  15. ‘That Girl’ — Tyla
  16. ‘La Pétasse’ — Aya Nakamura
  17. ‘Aura Salad’ — SSSoundGawd and Mavo
  18. ‘Mofe’ — Mavo
  19. ‘I Am’ — Omah Lay
  20. ‘Elumelu’ — Young Jonn
  21. ‘GTA’ — Seyi Vibez
  22. ‘Paparazzi’ — Shoday and FOLA
  23. ‘Eja Meja’ — BNXN featuring Asake
  24. ‘Fine Ting (Fine $hit)’ — FOLA
  25. ‘Colorado’ — Johnny Drille, Ayra Starr and Young Jonn
  26. ‘Gratitude’ — Asake
  27. ‘Turbulence’ — Wizkid and Asake
  28. ‘I Know Who I Be’ — Davido, JAZZWRLD and GL_Ceejay
  29. ‘Back 2 U’ — Seyi Vibez
  30. ‘Ice Cream’ — Mavo
  31. ‘Oh No’ — Rema
  32. ‘Hot Body’ — Ayra Starr
  33. ‘That Girl!’ — Darkoo and Asake
  34. ‘MCBH’ — Asake
  35. ‘Alaye’ — Wizkid and Asake
  36. ‘Already’ — BNXN and Sarz
  37. ‘Who’s Dat Girl’ — Ayra Starr and Rema
  38. ‘Worship’ — Asake and DJ Snake
  39. ‘Attention!’ — FOLA
  40. ‘Tornado’ — Ayra Starr
  41. ‘BB Lifestyle’ — Mavo and SSSoundGawd
  42. ‘TEA’ — Rema
  43. ‘FRE$H’ — Victony
  44. ‘Ilome’ — Seyi Vibez
  45. ‘Mopepe’ — Bukzin Keyz, Benzoo and Tango Supreme
  46. ‘Ama Hem Hem’ — Thatohatsi and Sjava featuring ShaunMusiq
  47. ‘Fast Fast’ — 031choppa, Al Xapo and Benzoo
  48. ‘PopStar’ — Black Sherif
  49. ‘Signature’ — KiDi and Lasmid
  50. ‘Energy’ — Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal and Mavo

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