Pulse List: Top 10 collaborations of the year

In 2024, Nigerian superstars joined forces to keep listeners entertained. 

From chart-topping remixes to powerhouse collaborations, Afrobeats stars combined to create records that hold up their distinction and relentless desire to keep delivering hit records. 

In selecting the top 10 collaborations, we have sieved through several notable records to select the songs where the collaborators brought their A-game and combined seamlessly to deliver successful records. 

Criteria: 

• Synergy – How seamlessly the collaborators performed

• Critical Acclaim – delivery, production, songwriting 

• Commercial acclaim – chart success, acceptance, longevity

• The period in consideration – December 1, 2023 – November 30, 2024

Here are the Top 10 Collaborations of 2024

10. MMS – Asake feat Wizkid 

Asake combined with Wizkid for the introspective song off his third album ‘Lungu Boy’.

The song quickly resonated with followers both for the sobriety it offers and the profile of the stars behind it.

The song had an extensive run on the summit of the charts while also becoming a recurring soundtrack on social media platforms. 

9. My Dealer – Kaestyle feat Omah Lay 

Kaestyle is one of the artists showcasing the multiplicity of sound in Nigerian pop music through a rich fusion of Southern musical heritage.

On his hit single ‘My Dealer’, he taps label mate and serial chart-topper Omah Lay for a stand-out collaboration that soothingly captures the constant desire to escape life’s endless challenges. 

8. Juju – Smur Lee feat OdumoduBlvck, Shallipopi

Rising star Smur Lee combined with chart topping rappers OdumoduBlvck and Shallipopi to deliver a party-starting anthem with one of the most notable quotables of 2024 “Mama sent a photo”.

The song delivered the supercharged energy of the club while soaring to the top of the chart. 

7. Ogechi remix – Boy Pee, Hyce, Brown Joel feat Davido

The remix of Boy Pee, Hyce, and Brown Joel’s ‘Ogechi’ is one of the biggest moments of 2024 as it soundtracked Davido’s newsmaking wedding while also rocketing them to the summit of the chart in what is a big lift in their pursuit of mainstream success.

6. Bad Vibez – Ayra Starr feat Seyi Vibez 

For her sophomore album ‘The Year I Turned 21’, Ayra Starr lined up a star-studded collaboration of which ‘Bad Vibez’ with Seyi Vibez stands out. 

The mid-tempo song holds up the distinction of both artists to tap into their artistry and deliver deep cuts that reflect their status as era-defining popstars.  

5. Tony Montana – Skepta feat Portable 

For one of the most unlikely collaborations, British Nigerian rap icon Skepta tapped news-making Nigerian street pop star Portable for the single ‘Tony Montana’. 

The record produced by the hitmaking producer Jae5 offers swaggering flows, chest-thumping lyrics, and the vibrancy of Afrobeats in a way only a fluid star like Portable can manage. 

4. Adenuga – Joeboy feat Qing Madi 

One of Afrobeats’ finest stars, Joeboy returned in 2024 with ‘Adenuga’ , the exciting collaboration with fast-rising Star Qing Madi

The song holds the soft singing hopeless romantic side of Joeboy which brought him fame and success as he seamlessly combines with Qing Madi for one of the most memorable songs of the year. 

3. Poe – Ruger & BNXN

‘Poe’ is one of the standout tracks on Ruger & BNXN’s joint EP ‘R&B’.

This chart-topping record exemplifies the quality and impact that can be achieved when two superstars collaborate with the mindset of complementing each other rather than competing for the upper hand. 

2. Instagram – Muyeez & Seyi Vibez 

2024 saw the entrance of a new set of stars and Muyeez is one of the stars whose music captivated listeners.

On ‘Instagram’, he was chaperoned by his label boss and hitmaker Seyi Vibez with whom he combined for a song that smoothly offers the best of two generations. 

1. Dealer remix – Ayo Maff feat Fireboy 

Fast-rising street pop sensation Ayo Maff rose to mainstream prominence with the release of his hit single ‘Dealer’ for whose remix he recruited Fireboy who delivered a flawless verse that captures the endless pursuit of solace in a society that gives more than it takes. 

The song enjoyed commercial success and went on to finish the year as the most streamed song on Spotify Nigeria.