2017 has been a great year for African music. African artistes have worked tirelessly over the year to improve on their craft, brand and also put their songs on the map. Looking at how the global demand for African music has sky-rocketed over the past few years, it is safe to say our artistes are definitely doing an awesome job!
Healthy competition in the African music scene is surely what is making this trade thrive. Gone are the days when complacency was the order of the day. In order to stay relevant, you must be consistent else someone will come out of nowhere and take your spot.
In celebration of a successful 2017 for African music, Face2Face Africa has compiled a list of some of the most popular African songs that made waves over the year and got people nodding their heads, snapping their fingers and dancing wherever they found themselves.
Enjoy the selection below.
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