5 Ghanaian classics ranked in Billboard’s Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time – ghanamusic.com

Two men stand side by side outdoors in front of a corrugated metal building, both in plain dark shirts; one wears a cap and the other has dreadlocks. The black and white image channels the spirit of Ghanaian classics.

Ghana secured five positions in Billboard’s inaugural “50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time” ranking released this week, with all entries placing in the top 30 and demonstrating the West African nation’s significant contribution to the genre’s global expansion.

The comprehensive list, compiled by Billboard staff and contributors using criteria including stylistic representation, cultural impact, and commercial success, spans two decades of Afrobeats evolution.

Ghana’s representation ranges from R2Bees’ 2009 collaboration…