TL;DR:
Shallipopi’s Laho leads March 2025’s Afrobeats charts with 9.3M streams in just 33 days. Ruger dominates with 12 songs charting, while Chella’s My Darling surges with 124K new streams in its debut week. Here’s the data-driven breakdown.
Top 5 Chart Leaders (Under 100 Days)
| Rank | Song | Artist | Days | Total Streams | 7-Day Streams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Laho | Shallipopi | 33 | 9.38M | 1.54M |
| #2 | Arike | Kunmie | 40 | 12.1M | 1.54M |
| #3 | Be There Still | Davido | 16 | 3.84M | 1.56M |
| #4 | Na Scra | Famous Pluto | 22 | 3.58M | 1.40M |
| #5 | PITY THIS BOY | ODUMODUBLVCK | 50 | 12.9M | 1.22M |
Key Insight:
ODUMODUBLVCK’s collab with Victony has the highest total streams (12.9M), while Davido’s Be There Still has the strongest recent growth (+27K daily streams).
Breakout Stars (New Entries & Climbers)
- Chella – My Darling
- Debuted at #11 with 124,759 streams in its first 2 days.
- 7-Day Streams: 206,862 (+124K week-over-week).
- Ruger – Giveaway (ft. Zlatan)
- New entry at #13 with 112,119 streams.
- Joeboy – Taxi Driver
- ▲29 spots to #22 with +31,503 daily streams.
Trend: Short-form content (TikTok/Reels) may be driving Chella’s viral spike.
Cooling Tracks (Under 100 Days)
| Song | Artist | Rank Change | Streams Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nobody Knows | Niyi | ▼58 | -42,672 |
| Good Vibes | Didi B | ▼12 | -33,652 (7-day) |
| Na Scra | Famous Pluto | ▼1 | -2,881 (7-day) |
Note: Na Scra’s dip is minor (-2.8K streams), suggesting stable performance.
Top Total Streams (Under 100 Days)
- PITY THIS BOY – ODUMODUBLVCK (12.9M)
- Arike – Kunmie (12.1M)
- Baby (Is it a Crime) – Rema (11.7M)
- Laho – Shallipopi (9.38M)
- SHAOLIN – Seyi Vibez (8.53M)
Takeaway: Collabs (PITY THIS BOY) and solo hits (Arike) both thrive.
Artist Spotlight
- Ruger: 12 songs charting, led by POE (352 days) and new entry Giveaway.
- Seyi Vibez: 7 songs, with SHAOLIN (#8) as his top recent hit.
- ODUMODUBLVCK: 6 songs, showing collab power (Funds with Davido at #14).
Final Verdict
March 2025’s charts reward both viral newcomers (Chella) and established stars (Davido). Ruger’s volume strategy pays off, while Shallipopi and Kunmie prove staying power isn’t just about time—it’s about momentum.
