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African Songs: Top 20 Best African Songs Of All Time

December 22, 2015 by Kelly Davies 2 Comments

Africa songs which are been promoted by different indigenous musics and dances.  Africa is a great and beautiful continent made up of people of different region with different culture and tradition.  African songs has different styles and rhythm depending on the region. Most African Songs narrate the activities/culture of a particular region or country, most time it goes as far as narrating our day to day activities.

African songs has become populous and enjoyable both in Africa and all over the world. For fans and lovers of African Songs here are the top Twenty best African Songs of all time.

List Of Best African Songs Of All Time

20. Once a Slave by Project Monkz feat Maulana (Ghana)

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Project Monks are group of talented rappers from Ghana consisting of Ram Zee, Sun Rays, Issa da Habinjah and Alpha Saint Quran. The group evolved from a mother group known as Black Monkz. The main purpose of this song is to Promote the total ban on slavery in Africa.

19. Zamina mina (Zangalewa) by Cameroonian Dance Group

Zamina mina (Zangalewa) was a hit song released in 1986 by Cameroonian musical group known as  ‘Golden Sounds’. The song was so popular that many artists remix the song including top American/Spanish songstress Shakira, which she sang during the 2010 FIFA World cup.

18. Mailaika By Late Fadhili Williams (kenya)

Fadhili William Mdawida was a musician from Kenya, he was born on November 11, 1938 and died on February 11, 2001. His most popular song Malaika which he recorded in 1963 was massively played in Kenya and many other Africa countries.

17. Nene Koita by Toumani Diabate (Mali)

Toumani Diabaté is a Grammy Award winning Malian Kora player, he was born in Bamako, the capital of Mali, in 1965. He started singing at the age of 21. His song Nene Koita is a song Africans will not forget in hurry especially the Muslims folks.

16. Mezez Alew by Aster Aweke (Ethiopia)

Mezez Alew was regarded as the best song in Ethiopia in the late 90’s. The song is basically about safe $ex and protecting yourself. The Ethiopian songstress Aster Aweke was born in Gondar, Ethiopia but later relocated to the United States.

15. African Queen by Tu Face (Nigeria)

Tu Face ‘African Queen’ song which he released in 2004 won him awards and  recognition in the music world. The song which promoted African women beauty and culture was recognized locally and international.

14. Agolo By Angélique Kidjo (Cotonuo, Benin)

Angélique Kidjo is a very talented musician and an American Grammy Award winner. One of her hit song ‘Agolo’ which she released in 1994 enjoyed massive airplay in Africa and beyond.

13. Mindaan du Jaam by Sambou Suso (Gambia)

Sambou Suso is Gambian Queen of Afro Manding, her singing style has a strong voice. She released Mindaan du Jaam in 1991. A great song that has all the key elements.

12. Nomakhanjani by Brenda Fassie (South Africa)

Nomakhanjani is beautiful song from from the  late Brenda Fassie, one of the talented South Africa singer. Brenda was born on November 3, 1964 and died on May 9, 2004 (aged 39)

11. Seun Rere By Late Christy Essien Igbokwe (Nigeria)

Late Christy Essien Igbokwe is regarded as one the best female musician to have come out of Africa. Her hit track ‘Seun Rere’ is a song with a high moral message for children. The song was like a national anthem in the 80’s.

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  1. manga amanga says

    July 11, 2017 at 1:56 am

    i wish you added somali songs

  2. Juli says

    May 22, 2017 at 8:22 am

    Thank you so so much! I have been looking for “Agolo” by Angélique Kidjo for ages!! but it’s really hear if you don’t understand a word an don’t know how to look for it!

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