Rema, Ayra Starr, Others Lead as Afrobeats Dominates UK Charts

The Afrobeats wave continues to surge in the United Kingdom, with both emerging talents and established Nigerian stars making major strides on the country’s music charts. According to the Official Charts Company, African-inspired sounds are increasingly dominating UK playlists, underscoring the genre’s expanding global influence.

Rema delivers a powerful statement with his latest single “Fun,” debuting at No. 2 on the charts and shaking up the leaderboard. The track sits just behind American singer Odeal’s “Miami,” which maintains its grip on the No. 1 position for an impressive ninth consecutive week.

Meanwhile, Tyla sees her hit “Is It” slip one spot to No. 3 after previously topping the chart. Ayra Starr continues her strong run as “Hot Body” climbs to No. 4, equalling her career-high chart position and reinforcing her status as one of Afrobeats’ leading global voices.

With consistent chart success and growing international appeal, Afrobeats remains a dominant force in the UK music scene, showing no signs of slowing down.

Burna Boy maintains a strong presence on the charts, holding steady at No. 5 with “Love.” Close behind at No. 6 is “Dynamite,” the high-profile collaboration between Tyla and Wizkid. Meanwhile, Young Jonn and Wizkid’s “Cash Flow” slips to No. 7 in its second week on the chart.

Rising star Fola celebrates a career milestone as “You” breaks into the UK Top 10 for the first time, landing at No. 8.

Asake also enjoys a strong showing, appearing twice on the chart — at No. 9 with “Badman Gangsta” alongside Tiakola, and at No. 10 with “Gold,” his collaboration with J Hus, a track that previously reached the coveted top spot.

Overall, the UK charts continue to highlight Afrobeats’ expanding global appeal, as both fresh releases and established hits drive the genre’s growing dominance on the international stage.

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