The 100 Best Songs of 2023

Kenya’s hometown heroes did the business this year, with stars like rapper Boutross setting things alight with “Angela”, accompanied by a mega-viral dance challenge. Sauti Sol alum Savara teamed up with rapper Maandy on the break-up-to-make-up hit “Nitarudi”, while another Sauti Sol legend, Bien, joined forces with Nigeria’s Ayra Starr on the enchanting “My Baby”. This playlist recaps the best songs of the year, as chosen by our editors.