Every week on TikTok, there’s a new trending sound. Sometimes these sounds are one-liners from films or one-liners from a celebrity, and sometimes they are from a trending song. In this article, we list 10 trending sounds you know that also happen to be some of our favourite Afrobeat tracks.
- “Ms Paper” By Ayra Starr
@_zarahahmed Ms paper💸 @Ayra Starr ⭐️ Tc:@Ik⭐️ 💄@Glossedbybellab #makeuptransition #transition #simplemakeup #beautycreator ♬ original sound – 𝓎𝓀_𝓏𝒶𝓇𝒶𝒽
Ayra Starr’s album has continued to receive love, and one of its trending songs this week is “Ms Paper.” The song has become a viral hit, with people using it for makeup and Owambe transitions.
- “B4 B4” By Davido
@itsjustnifee How did I do??? 😂 (dc: @burukuomoba) #b4b4 ♬ original sound – Diipzz🎵
The “B4B4” sound has taken over TikTok and Instagram, becoming the fun challenge everyone is rushing to join. It has sparked the dancing spirit of creators all over the internet and has become the star of the show on the Nigerian side of the internet.
- “Missing Piece” By Victony
@toba_xi Monday’s work outfit. #fyp #mensfashion #fashiontiktok #workoutfit #outfitideas ♬ original sound – Toba
Victony is no stranger to creating songs that become trending sounds on TikTok, and his track “Missing Piece” is another. It has become the track used for “Get Ready With Me” videos for some and for dancing videos for others.
- “Eja Meja” By BNXN ft Asake
@hildabaci New kid on the block bring 6k for a portion because I like you 😉
♬ original sound – Hilda Baci
This BNXN ft Asake sound has become a staple in videos where people show gratitude, show off their art, and often use it to show off wealth. It is a feel-good track that is being heavily used by other celebrities.
- “Mad Over You” By Runtown
@jordynwoods 🤣 Neema teaching us all the trends in Tanzania
♬ original sound – Klover ✪
This song may be almost a decade old, but it has not lost its grip on the internet. It has become a trending sound across Nigerian TikTok and has even crossed into international waters, with American celebrities dancing to it.
- “Tap Am” By Famous Pluto
@youfoundriemen Tap am 😤😤 Tag who you see @Uzama osahon #benincity #youfoundriemen #relatable #creator ♬ original sound – Uzama osahon
This track by Famous Pluto has continued to garner attention both in Nigeria and internationally. It has started a viral dance challenge that has attracted millions of views and thousands of videos, making it one of the biggest Nigerian tracks on TikTok at the moment.
- “Yaya” By Davido Ft Aya Nakamura
@chinenyennebe When the outfit and the song pass the vibe check 😮💨🔥💃🏽 #style #denimyourway #chinenyennebe #davido #yaya ♬ original sound – Lyrics Galore ☆
Davido has mastered the art of creating songs that become popular on TikTok; just like the track “ B4B4,” “Yaya” is another trending sound by the Afrobeat legend. It is being used by Nigerians, both in the country and in the diaspora, as a celebratory song. From weddings to b birthdays and outfit checks, it is taking over.
