The Top African Songs You Need to Hear This Week: January 23, 2026 – OkayAfrica

Two men stand side by side; one wears a brown leather cap and beige tank top with jewelry, the other sports a black shirt, short hair, and earrings—capturing the vibrant style found in OkayAfrica's Top African Songs.

Every week, OkayAfrica highlights the top African music releases — including the latest Afrobeats and amapiano hits — through our best music column, African Songs You Need to Hear This Week.

Read ahead for our round-up of the best new African music tracks and music videos that came across our desks this week.

Seyi Vibez, Omah Lay – “My Healer” 

From the first note, “My Healer” goes…