By Victoria Ojugbana, August 24, 2025 (Independent Newspaper Nigeria)
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This prestigious performance comes on the heels of Billboard recently naming his iconic hit, “African Queen,” the Greatest Afrobeats Song of All Time, topping its “50 Best Afrobeats Songs” list.
The Lagos State government, under its THEMES+ tourism agenda, is dispatching a powerful delegation of creatives, entrepreneurs, and innovators to showcase the city’s rich culture and creative potential on a global platform.
Festival Director Foluke Michael
Wole Adeniyi, ACF’s CEO, praised the timing as perfect for rekindling unity, creativity, and economic growth between Africa and its diaspora. Festival Director Foluke Michael added that ACF aims to position Pennsylvania as a new frontier for cultural investment, heritage storytelling, and youth empowerment.
Billboard Recognizes “African Queen”
- Billboard has officially named 2Baba’s 2004 classic “African Queen” as the No. 1 song in its “Greatest Afrobeats Songs of All Time” list.
- The list was curated by Billboard’s editorial staff, considering songs’ cultural impact, popularity, and influence.
- Other top entries include Wizkid’s “Ojuelegba” (#2), Flavour’s “Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)” (#3), Rema’s “Calm Down” (#4), and Wizkid featuring Tems’ “Essence” (#5)
Cultural Tourism by the Lagos State Government
- Lagos State is partnering with 2Baba to promote tourism, culture, and economic development globally at the upcoming African Cultural Festival (ACF) scheduled for September 19–21 in Pennsylvania, USA.
- This collaboration aims to showcase Lagos’s creative vibrancy and positioning it as a global cultural hub
- Billboard’s Criteria & the Song’s Legacy
Billboard’s ranking highlights the historical importance of “African Queen”—a track that helped introduce Afrobeats to global audiences, partly thanks to its feature in the 2006 Hollywood film Phat Girlz.
It remains widely cherished for its heartfelt lyrics and soulful sound, often celebrated at weddings and cultural events
| Aspect | Insights |
| Song Recognition | “African Queen” ranked #1 on Billboard’s Greatest Afrobeats Songs list |
| Billboard’s Criteria | Includes cultural impact, popularity, and significance |
| Lagos & 2Baba Collaboration | Joint effort to promote tourism and culture at Pennsylvania’s ACF |
| Song’s Legacy | A timeless anthem celebrated globally and featured in Hollywood film |
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