Afrobeats Throwback: 14 Notable Hit Songs from 2014

These smash hits are turning 14 in 2024.

Since 1999, Afrobeats has had a steady supply of hit singles that has ensured its upward mobility in becoming the biggest mainstream music out of Africa.

2014 is no different as Nigerian superstars churned out several hit singles. On this week’s throwback Thursday, we look at 10 of the biggest Afrobeats songs that soundtracked 2014.

From Davido‘s ‘Aye’ to Wizkid‘s era-defining hit ‘Ojuelegba’ to Yemi Alade‘s breakout single ‘Johnny’ 2014 was filled with notable hit songs whose impact continues to endure after a decade.

Here are 14 notable Afrobeats hit songs from 2014.

1. Aye – Davido

There was no bigger song in 2014 than Davido‘s ‘Aye’ which dominated speakers around the country and reinforced his status as a superstar ready to take on the continent.

2. Johnny – Yemi Alade

Yemi Alade‘s journey to fame started in 2014 with the hit single ‘Johnny’ which arrested listeners’ attention and became a smash hit.

3. Tchelete – Davido & Mafikizolo

In an emphatic statement of his status as a continental force, Davido teamed up with South African duo Mafikizo for a chart-topping anthem.

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