Afrobeat musicians, Davido and Lojay with Grammy-winning South African star Tyla have been recognized for their contributions to chart-topping records on the Billboard Hip Hop and R&B charts.
Honour Roll is released by Billboard to celebrate R&B and Hip Hop charts chart-topping records across the globe.
The singers recorded songs which made their way to the Billboard Honour Roll from August 1, 2023 – July 31, 2024.
Davido and Lojay made the list following their contributions to American R&B star,
Chris Brown’s ‘Sensational’ which reached NO. 1 on the Adult R&B Airplay Chart.
Chris Brown was tapped by Lojay for the remix of ‘Monalisa’, his hit single, which further rocketed the song to commercial success.
Davido and Chris Brown have also collaborated on several records, including ‘Hmm’ off Chris Brown’s 11th album ’11:11′.
Also Chris Brown has become one of the most influential foreign musicians in Afrobeats, having collaborated with Nigerian stars in several notable projects.
Tyla stood out as one of the honourees, receiving the Global Impact Award for her massive hit “Water.” The song took over the Billboard U.S.
Afrobeats Songs chart, staying at No. 1 for an incredible 44 weeks. “Water” also achieved remarkable success on multiple charts, reaching No. 7 on the Hot 100, No. 6 on Pop Airplay, and topping the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop and Rhythmic Airplay charts.
According to Billboard, “Water” captivated audiences with its genre-blending sound, pushing boundaries and resonating with diverse listeners across the globe.
Tyla’s achievement cemented her as a trailblazer in Afrobeats and R&B, and she continues to influence the global music scene with her unique sound.
Watch Tyla’s BillboardNo1s acceptance speech for the Global Impact award.
