Top Ten Most popular African songs of all time

Many songs have been sang by many Africans, but some seem to stand out and stick like glue to our minds. This is most definitely not cast in stone; but care has been taken to compare various records and statistics to come up with this list. The order is a matter of opinion.
You may have a different opinion, which i kindly request you to put in the comments section.


10 Brenda Fassie, 1995 (SA) - Mama

9 Les Wanyika, 1979 (Kenya) – Sina Makosa

8 Lucky Dube, 1993 (SA) – Different Colors/One People

7 2-Face Idibia, 2004 (Nigeria) – African Queen

6 Prince Nico Mbarga, 1976 (Nigeria) - Sweet Mother

5 Oliver Mtukudzi, 1997 (Zimbabwe) – Todii

4 Youssou N’Dour & Neneh Cherry, 1994 (Senegal) – 7 Seconds

3 Mory Kanté, 1987 (Guinea) – "Yé ké yé ké"

2 Fadhili William Ndawida,1960  (Kenya )/Miriam Makeba (SA) – Malaika

1 Solomon Linda and The Evening Birds, 1939 (SA) - The Lion Sleeps tonight