Playlist: African love songs to celebrate this Valentine's Day

Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, a special relationship, or simply showing appreciation for those you care about, this curated list of love songs from across Africa is the perfect soundtrack for the occasion.

From timeless classics and traditional favourites to nostalgic jams and contemporary hits, these tracks capture the many moods of love and are ideal for setting the tone this Valentine’s Day. Enjoy!

‘Running (To You)’ by Chiké and Simi (Nigeria)

‘Shela’ by Sam Deep, Nia Pearl, Boohle, Mano (South Africa)

‘Crazy Love’ by Wendy Shay and Olivetheboy (Ghana)

‘Mufudzi Wemombe’ by Trevor Dongo and Feli Nandi (Zimbabwe)

‘Isabella’ by Sauti Sol (Kenya)

‘Angela’ by John Blaq (Uganda)

‘Wanaheda’ by Yeezir (Namibia)

‘Love is a Beautiful Thing’ by Chile One MrZambia and Wezi (Zambia)

‘Me & You’ by Tems (Nigeria)

‘I've Got You Babe’ by Lucky Dube (South Africa)

‘Number One’ by Mr. Bow (Mozambique)

‘No One Like You’ by P Square (Nigeria)

‘Slowly’ by Meddy (Rwanda)

‘Composure’ by Eli Njuchi (Malawi)

‘Pawa’ by Mbosso (Tanzania)

‘Dzamutsana’ by Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe)

‘You must calculer’ by Prince Eyango (Cameroon)

‘You Love Who You Love’ by Wandile Mbambeni and Langa Mavuso (South Africa)

‘Sèrela’ by Shaffy (Rwanda)

‘Nobody’ by Malome Vector (Lesotho)