African songs that went viral on TikTok and other social media
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Back in the days, people discovered new music on the radio or on TV. Nowadays, social media, and TikTok in particular, have become the main platforms where people hear new music. With its millions of active users, TikTok is a source of viral music trends. It has helped many artists to gain a larger audience around the world.[1][2]
In this article, we explore songs by African artists that became popular on social media. For now, we’re just going to list the songs. Come back in a few days for a longer list and interesting facts about the songs and artists.
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1. Water by Tyla (2023)
From South Africa
2. Ameyatchi by Mathey (2023)
From Côte d’Ivoire
3. Kupe Dance by A-Star (2018)
From Ghana & UK
4. Antenna by Fuse (2012)
From Ghana/UK
5. Drogba (Joanna) by Afro B (2018)
From Côte d’Ivoire
6. Rema by Rema (2022)
From Nigeria
7. Jerusalema by Master KG featuring Nomcebo (2019)
From South Africa
8. Piki Piki Skirt by Afunika (2018)
From Zambia
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