Spotify has unveiled its much-anticipated Songs of the Summer predictions for 2025, and Afrobeats is once again at the forefront of the global soundscape. Topping the African representation on the list is Davido’s chart-smashing single With You, featuring Omah Lay, alongside My Darling by rising sensation Chella.

The Nigerian superstar and five-time Grammy nominee continues to cement his legacy as a global hitmaker. With You, one of the standout tracks from his fifth studio album 5ive, earned critical and commercial acclaim, breaking streaming records and further solidifying Davido’s reign as the artist with the most consecutive No. 1 songs on Nigeria’s top music chart.

Produced by the renowned Tempoe, With You delivers a captivating fusion of funk-infused Highlife—a nostalgic nod to the golden era of Nigerian music in the 1970s and ’80s. Davido himself credits Highlife icon Felix Liberty as a key inspiration behind the record’s vintage-meets-modern sonic identity.

Also making waves is Chella, whose viral hit My Darling has captured hearts and playlists alike with its catchy Highlife melodies, clever lyricism, and TikTok-fueled popularity. The single has rapidly elevated Chella’s profile, positioning him as one of the breakout artists to watch this summer.

Other major tracks featured on Spotify’s list include Ghanaian star Moliy’s global banger Shake It To The Max, Alex Warren’s TikTok hit Ordinary, Charli XCX’s Party 4 U, and Nokia, the much-talked-about collaboration between Drake and PartyNextDoor—widely tipped as a frontrunner for song of the season.

The inclusion of Davido and Chella on the 2025 summer shortlist not only reflects their individual momentum but also reinforces Afrobeats’ growing dominance on the global stage. As streaming platforms and international audiences continue to embrace the genre, artists from the continent are proving that African music is not just a trend—it’s the moment.


By WafricNews Music Desk.