Four: Offa Me by Davido Ft Victoria Monét
Released on 17 April 2025, as the fourth single from his fifth studio album 5ive, “Offa Me” is a song by Nigerian-American singer and songwriter Davido featuring Victoria Monét. “Offa Me” was recorded in 2024 and reflects Davido’s effort to blend Afrobeats with contemporary international sounds. The song was written by Davido, Victoria Monét, Michaël Brun, Spencer Stewart, and Yung Alpha, and produced by Michaël Brun, Spencer Stewart, and Yung Alpha, blending Davido’s Afrobeats style with Victoria Monét’s smooth R&B vocals. It has garnered over 13M streams on spotify and over 1.2M views on YouTube. It performed strongly on the charts, debuting at No. 2 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart, No. 5 on the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, peaking at No. 3 on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 100, and reaching No. 9 on the U.S. World Digital Song Sales chart. “Offa Me” has garnered positive reviews from several music critics. The Fader described the track as a “sizzling music video” and a “song-of-the-summer contender,” highlighting the “chemistry, groove, and soul” between Davido and Victoria Monét. The music video, directed by KLVDR and released on April 23, 2025, was shot in Los Angeles and features sun-soaked, cinematic visuals with vibrant choreography, highlighting the chemistry between the two artists and cementing the track as a standout hit from the album.
Three: Ta Ta Ta by Burna Boy ft Travis Scott
“TaTaTa” is a song by Nigerian singer Burna Boy featuring American rapper and singer Travis Scott. It was released on 21 May 2025 through Atlantic Records as the fourth and final single from Burna Boy’s eighth studio album, No Sign of Weakness. The song was written by Burna Boy, Travis Scott, Onome Ojoboh, and Douglas Ford, and produced by Chillz Chilleaux, blending Burna Boy’s Afro Vibrance with Travis Scott’s trap influence. It features a viral sample of Travis Scott’s voice from a Paris DJ set, adding a playful hype element before his verse. It has garnered over 35M streams on spotify and over 9.2M views on it’s Official Music Video on YouTube. “TaTaTa” performed strongly on charts worldwide, peaking at No. 5 on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 100, No. 2 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart, No. 2 on the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, No. 5 on New Zealand’s Hot Singles, and No. 13 on Germany’s Urban charts. The music video, directed by Benny Boom and released on May 23, 2025, showcases neon-lit, cinematic visuals with vibrant nightlife scenes, stylish choreography, and a fashionable crowd, that set the tone for the album’s July 10 release. Overall, the track marked a bold, global-minded evolution in Burna Boy’s sound, emphasizing international collaborations and genre-blending creativity.
Two: Free Fall by Tems Ft J. Cole
“Free Fall” is a soulful Afrobeats × R&B collaboration between Nigerian artist Tems and American rapper J. Cole. Released on June 6, 2024, as part of Tems’ debut album Born in the Wild, the song delves into themes of love, heartbreak, and emotional vulnerability. It offers a mellow yet an emotionally charged listening experience. Critics have lauded “Free Fall” for its compelling narrative and the chemistry between Tems and J. Cole, with HipHopDX Praising J. Cole’s verse as “fire,” noting that it helped silence recent criticisms of his work. It has garnered over 3.6M views on it’s Official Visualizer on Youtube. “Free Fall” Peaked at No. 5, spending 13 weeks in the Top 100, Debuted at No. 5, leading 11 new entries from Born in the Wild and accumulated millions of streams across various platforms. It has been praised Tems’ expressive vocals, with critics noting its compelling narrative of love, heartbreak, and emotional vulnerability. What makes ‘Free Fall’ featuring J. Cole even more impressive is its top-notch production, where every element—from the instrumentation to the mixing—is meticulously crafted to deliver a captivating listening experience.
One: Active by Asake Ft Travis Scott
“Active” is a dynamic fusion of Afrobeats, trap, house, and fuji music, marking a significant collaboration between Nigerian artist Asake and American rapper Travis Scott. Released on August 7, 2024, the track is a standout single from Asake’s third studio album, Lungu Boy. Produced by Sarz and Mike Dean, the song features a recurring vocal chop sampled from Jazzman Olofin’s “Raise Da Roof,” originally performed by Adewale Ayuba. It has garnered over 15M views on it’s Official Music Video on YouTube. Travis Scott delivers a notable shout-out to Ikeja, Lagos, with the line “from the H to Ikeja,” adapting his flow to complement Asake’s style. “Active”Debuted at No. 8 and ascended to No. 1 on August 24, 2024, marking the first No. 1 for both Asake and Travis Scott on this chart. It peaked at No. 1, where it remained for 13 weeks, showcasing its widespread popularity and reached No. 58, indicating a strong presence in the UK mainstream market. Critics have lauded “Active” for its innovative blend of genres and the chemistry between Asake and Travis Scott. The song’s seamless integration of traditional Nigerian fuji elements with modern trap and house beats has been highlighted as a testament to Asake’s versatility and commitment to fusing cultural influences. The official music video for “Active” was released on August 7, 2024. Directed by Meji Alabi, the video features vibrant visuals that complement the song’s energetic vibe, showcasing scenes of nightlife and urban landscapes. It was nominated for Best Afrobeats Video at the MTV Video Music Awards (2024) highlighting its impact in the global music scene.