Best 100 African Songs of 2017: People’s Votes

Tom’s first choice for the best African songs of the year is ‘Say No’ by Mpho Majiga because ‘The message is very powerful. Say no to terrorism.’

Michael (Iko Rhyms) chose the song ‘Celebrate’ by Coriano featuring Iko Rhym’s as his top favorite song of 2017 ‘because it’s a song of celebration after hustling and struggling.’

Ohons (Jahonze) picked ‘Omoye’ by Jahonze as his favorite song for the year 2017 because it’s lovely.

Jeffrey’s top choice is Laila by New Nyle because it’s a dope song by an upcoming Afrobeat Independent artist.

Pablo’s top choice is ‘Fall’ by Davido because “the hit was just dope. The lyrics were in perfect harmony with the video and the beat was just super fine.”

Kevin picked ‘DKR” by Booba because of its mixed influence of style from French Rap and West African musicality.