The 2024 Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Honour Roll included African artists Davido, Lojay, and Tyla.
From August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2024, the Billboard Honor Roll recognizes chart-topping records in R&B, rap, and hip hop categories.
The award is part of Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players celebration, which honors those who have elevated the music to new heights.
Nigerian singers Davido and Lojay reached the list for their contribution to Chris Brown’s “Sensational.”
The song, which was released in October 2023, topped the ‘Adult R&B AirPlay’ chart.
Billboard recognized Usher, Tyla, Victoria Monet, Lucky Daye, and the late Luther Vandross as artists shaping the future of R&B.
Tyla received the ‘Global Impact Award’ for her hit song ‘Water’. The song took over the Billboard US ‘Afrobeats Songs’ chart, staying at No. 1 for 44 weeks.
‘Water’ also reached No. 7 on the ‘Hot 100’, No. 6 on ‘Pop AirPlay’, and topped the ‘Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop and Rhythmic Airplay’ charts.
“The 22-year-old released her self-titled debut album, which opened at No. 2 on the ‘Top R&B Albums’ chart,” Billboard wrote.
“The album’s “Truth or Dare,” “Art” and the Tems-assisted “No. 1” generated attention, while “Jump,” with Gunna and Skillibeng, is now in the top 15 on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay.”
Other artistes on the list include Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Michael Jackson.
