The Best Afrobeat Collaborations of 2025 (So Far)
Introduction Afrobeat continues its meteoric rise in 2025, with artists blending infectious rhythms, cross-cultural flair, and global star power. This year has already delivered unforgettable collaborations, fusing Afrobeats with pop, R&B, hip-hop, and Latin vibes. Here are the standout Afrobeat collaborations that deserve a spot on your playlist.
Top Afrobeat Collaborations
| Song | Artists | Notable Features |
|---|---|---|
| Funds | Davido ft. Odumodublvck & Chike | Pre-release hype for 5ive album |
| Sensational | Chris Brown ft. Davido & Lojay | Won NAACP Image Award |
| Dey | Seun Kuti ft. Damian Marley | Afrobeat meets reggae powerhouse |
| Push 2 Start (Remix) | Tyla ft. Sean Paul | Blends Afrobeat & dancehall |
| Baby (Is It a Crime) | Rema | Homage to Sade’s Is It a Crime |
| Thanks | Burna Boy ft. J. Cole | Celebrates success & resilience |
| Calm Down (Remix) | Rema ft. Selena Gomez | First African-led song with 1B+ Spotify streams |
| Call Me Everyday | Wizkid ft. Chris Brown | Afrobeat-infused R&B groove |
| Wait For U | Tems ft. Future & Drake | Sampled Higher, topped Billboard Hot 100 |
| Unavailable | Davido ft. Musa Keys | Amapiano & Afrobeat fusion |
| Bloody Samaritan (Remix) | Ayra Starr ft. Kelly Rowland | Afrobeat meets R&B |
| Amapiano | Asake ft. Olamide | Energetic Afrobeat x Amapiano |
| Peru (Remix) | Fireboy DML ft. Ed Sheeran | Global chart-topping anthem |
| Loaded | Tiwa Savage ft. Asake | High-energy collaboration |
| Watawi | Ckay ft. Davido | Feel-good Afrobeat & pop blend |
Fun Facts About These Collaborations
- Davido’s “Funds” set new streaming records within hours of release, showing Afrobeat’s dominance in the global music space.
- Chris Brown’s “Sensational” music video features choreographed dance scenes inspired by Lagos street culture.
- Seun Kuti’s “Dey” brings a fusion of Afrobeat and reggae, bridging the legacies of Fela Kuti and Bob Marley.
- Tyla’s “Push 2 Start” Remix marks her debut collaboration with Sean Paul, blending two of the biggest Caribbean and African music movements.
- Rema’s “Baby (Is It a Crime)” received approval from Sade’s estate for its modern reimagining of the classic track.
- Burna Boy & J. Cole’s “Thanks” features a verse where J. Cole shouts out Afrobeat’s global takeover.
- Rema & Selena Gomez’s “Calm Down” Remix became the first Afrobeat song to top the Billboard Global 200.
- Tems’ “Wait For U” made her the first Nigerian female artist to win a Grammy for Best Melodic Rap Performance.
- Davido & Musa Keys’ “Unavailable” popularized a viral dance challenge on TikTok, reaching millions of users worldwide.
- Fireboy DML & Ed Sheeran’s “Peru (Remix)” became a UK chart-topper and introduced Afrobeat to a new audience.
Final Thoughts
These collaborations highlight the dynamic and evolving nature of Afrobeat music in 2025, reflecting its global appeal and the seamless blending of diverse musical influences. Whether it’s the fusion of Afrobeat with reggaeton, R&B, or pop, these tracks showcase the genre’s unstoppable momentum on the world stage.
