The Digest:
Billboard has crowned 2baba’s hit song “African Queen” the Best Afrobeats Song of All Time, a move that has sparked widespread debate among fans. The decision to bestow this Legacy’s Crown on the classic hit is being questioned by some who believe other songs are more deserving.
Key Points:
- Billboard named 2baba’s “African Queen” the best Afrobeats song.
- The ranking has sparked a debate among fans.
- Wizkid's "Ojuelegba" and "Essence" are also in the top ten.
- Rema's "Calm Down" is ranked fourth.
- Some Nigerians argue that foreigners shouldn't decide the ranking.
- Others agree, calling the song timeless and deserving.
- The list includes songs from Ghana, a first for such a list.
While the honor from Billboard is a significant moment for the genre, the diverse fan reactions show the difficulty of ranking its history.
Sources: Billboard (American music magazine)
