Playlist: African love songs to celebrate this Valentine's Day
By Tshifhiwa Mungoni and Sibongile Kobo
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate romance and connect with loved ones. Traditionally marked by outings, gift-giving, and heartfelt notes, the day can also honour friendships in some cultures. Music, with its ability to convey intimacy and emotion, has the power to rekindle fading love or spark new romance for hopeful hearts.
Zimbabwean artists Trevor Dongo and Feli Nandi feature on the playlist with their song ‘Mufudzi WeMombe’.
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)




























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