Apple Music’s 2026 list has five Nigerian acts

Apple Music’s 2026 list has five Nigerian acts

Nigerian music continues to attract international attention, with five Nigerian acts featured in Apple Music’s Best Songs of 2026 selection, according to a report by NotJustOk published on November 6, 2026.

The selection highlights five tracks involving Nigerian artists, combining solo releases with collaborations that bring together musicians from different countries.

The Five Nigerian Artists and Their Songs

According to NotJustOk, the five tracks featuring Nigerian acts are:

• Wizkid, Rvssian and Rauw Alejandro – PONGO: A collaboration featuring Nigerian superstar Wizkid, Jamaican producer Rvssian and Puerto Rican singer Rauw Alejandro.
• Wizkid and Asake – Jogodo: A collaboration between two prominent Nigerian music stars.
• Tems – What You Need: A solo release from the Grammy-winning Nigerian singer.
• BNXN and Sarz – Back Outside: A collaboration between Nigerian singer BNXN and producer Sarz.
• Victony – SLICK: A solo release from the Nigerian singer.

Wizkid appears twice in the five-track selection, giving him the most appearances among the artists identified in the report.

Why This Matters for Afrobeats Fans

The selection highlights the continued presence of Nigerian musicians in international music conversations.

It also demonstrates the different ways Nigerian artists contribute to contemporary music, from individual releases to collaborations that bring together musicians from different countries and musical backgrounds.

For Afrobeats fans, this provides an opportunity to discover more Nigerian records receiving international editorial attention and appreciate the producers and collaborators behind them.

What Listeners Should Take Away

The takeaway is simple: Nigerian music has more to offer beyond familiar chart-toppers.

Listeners can explore the five tracks highlighted in the report and check Apple’s complete Best Songs of 2026 playlist for other releases and collaborations.

Explore the selection on Apple Music and discover more of the music shaping the year.