Tems' 'Love Me Jeje' tops Rolling Stone's Top 40 Afropop Songs of 2024

Rolling Stone has released its highly anticipated list of the Top 40 Afropop Songs of 2024, and Nigerian artist, Tems' Love Me Jeje takes the top spot, followed closely by Rema's Ozeba at number two.

Tems' Love Me Jeje was described by Rolling Stone curator Mankaprr Conteh as "sweet and sunny." The song is a reimagining of Seyi Sodimu's 1997 Nigerian hip-hop track of the same name, with Tems adding her own lovelorn lyrics and soaring vocals.

Rema's Ozeba comes in at number two, with the song's trendy and electrifying beat making it a standout track. Ayra Starr's Lagos Love Story also makes the top 10, at number 8, with her album The Year I Turned 21 showcasing her growth as an artist.

Other Nigerian artists who made the list include Ololade Asake with Active (feat. Travis Scott) at number 11, Sarz with Happiness (feat. Asake and Gunna) at number 14, Victony with Risk at number 15, Kizz Daniel with Twe Twe (feat. Davido) at number 17, Asa with Odo at number 22, Odunsi with Leather Park & Bnyx, RESURRECT at number 24, Niniola with Level at number 25, Taves with Folake at number 27, Tiwa Savage with Forgiveness at number 28, BoyPee, Brown Joel, and Hyce with Ogechi (Remix) (feat. Davido) at number 31, and Wizkid with Piece of My Heart (feat. Brent Faiyaz) at number 36.

The list, curated by Mankaprr Conteh, Nelson C.J., Achille Tenkiang, Kui Mwai, and Madzadza Miya, showcases the best in Afropop right now, with a focus on impact, regional representation, and unique musical styles.