The African gospel scene has been booming in 2024, with Nigeria always leading in terms of quality and quantity. With many thousands of songs released in the gospel sector alone this year, we bring you top five trendiest songs from the continent in 2024.
1. “Omemma” by Chandler Moore
Chandler Moore switched up things in 2024 as he embraces Afrobeats and gave us one of the biggest songs of the year 2024. “Omemma” was released exactly three months ago and quickly became a stream anthem, topping charts and blessing souls. Since it’s release, the track became another Tiktok trend with almost 300,000 videos made at the time of this publication. It has over 12million YouTube views (at the time of this publication) enjoy the sizzling tune via the link below
2. “Defe Defe” by Team Eternity Ghana
This Ghanaian band made a huge impact across the continent in 2024 with the release of their biggest hit, titled “Defe Defe,” in May. The song swiftly became one of the hottest TikTok trends of the year. In just six months, it has amassed nearly 6 million views so far. If you’re looking for the perfect tune to dance away stress while praising the Almighty, this is the song.
Nigerian singer and founder of Spotlite Nation, Moses Bliss, has had nothing but a successful year, delivering back-to-back hits throughout. His biggest song of the year, “You’re Great,” with over 16 million views, effortlessly makes its way into our list of the top five songs of the year. Released on January 26, 2024, the track features his signees. It’s one of the most successful collaborations in the gospel sector this year.
4. Bella Kombo Ft Evelyn Wanjiru X Neema Gospel Choir – Mungu Ni Mmoja
Tanzanian gospel artists are often underrated. They produce some of the best gospel music on the continent and achieve the same level of success that many renowned African gospel singers strive for. Bella Kombo’s collaboration featuring Evelyn Wanjiru and the Neema Gospel Choir makes it to our list. It’s a smooth collaboration with mesmerizing lyrics and melody. In just seven months, the music video has garnered over 14 million views on YouTube.
5. “Give me chance” by Bidemu Olaoba ft Mercy Chinwo
About five months ago, two Nigerian music sensations teamed up to deliver an exceptional Praise and Worship offering. Olaoba invited one of the best in the business, Mercy Chinwo, and together they created a hit of the season titled “Give Me Chance.” The track has performed amazingly well on YouTube, with over 4.5 million views and counting. If you’re looking for a song to celebrate God’s goodness and mercy in your life, this is the one. The official video is vibrant and showcases the cultural diversity of Nigerian customs.
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