Afrobeats Power Ranking: 5 Major Highlights from Q1 2025
Afrobeats Power Ranking: 5 Big Takeaways from Q1 2025
NotJustOk’s Afrobeats Power Ranking for Q1 2025 didn’t just meet expectations—it confirmed what everyone in the scene already felt: the Afrobeats battlefield is more intense than ever.
Between January and March, the race for supremacy was fierce, with artists battling it out through their music, cultural impact, and fan loyalty. This quarter’s rankings tell a story of both icons and newcomers sharing the spotlight, and no artist holding an iron grip on the crown—proof that Afrobeats’ global influence is deepening and diversifying.
Here’s a quick look at the standout facts from the Q1 2025 Afrobeats Power Ranking, as curated by NotJustOk:
1. Rema Stayed Unshakable in the Top 5
January: 3 | February: 2 | March: 3 Rema’s Q1 2025 performance was pure consistency. Thanks to global anthems like Calm Down, fresh drops like Baby (Is it a Crime), and key collaborations, he remained a force across charts and playlists, peaking at No. 2 in February and refusing to fall below the Top 5 all quarter.
2. Burna Boy, Asake, Wizkid, and Ayra Starr Held the Top 10 Line
Burna Boy: 2 → 6 → 1
Ayra Starr: 6 → 8 → 8
Asake: 5 → 4 → 7
Wizkid: 1 → 9 → 6
Four heavyweights—Burna Boy, Asake, Wizkid, and Ayra Starr—were the anchors of the Top 10 across Q1. Whether it was Burna’s globe-spanning shows, Asake’s Amapiano bangers, Wizkid’s enduring aura, or Ayra’s youthful takeover, they each locked down their spots and kept the momentum going strong.
3. No One Ruled Twice in Q1
January: Wizkid
February: Tyla
March: Burna Boy
In a testament to the genre’s fierce competitiveness, the No. 1 spot switched hands every month. Wizkid, Tyla, and Burna Boy each had their time at the top, showing that Afrobeats in 2025 is a constantly shifting power game.
4. Tyla Shattered the Glass Ceiling In February, Tyla made history as the first female artist to ever top the Afrobeats Power Ranking. With her global smash Water and genre-defying follow-ups, she didn’t just win—she opened a new chapter for women in Afrobeats.
5. Wizkid Was the First Ever to Peak at No. 1 When Wizkid grabbed the top spot in January 2025, he wasn’t just winning the month—he became the first artist ever to reach No. 1 on NotJustOk’s Power Ranking. It’s another historic milestone for a pioneer whose influence keeps shaping the future of Afrobeats.
