Africa by TOTO spent ten weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 2 (week 33 of 1982). It entered in week 29 of 1982 and was last in the chart in week 38 of 1982. On points it is number 18 in the 1982 year chart. In the collection it is on the albums Their Ultimate Collection (2020) and NOW That's What I Call Rock Anthems (2024).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (10)
- week 29, 1982 23 new
- week 30, 1982 13 ▲ 10
- week 31, 1982 7 ▲ 6
- week 32, 1982 3 ▲ 4
- week 33, 1982 2 ▲ 1
- week 34, 1982 3 ▼ 1
- week 35, 1982 4 ▼ 1
- week 36, 1982 10 ▼ 6
- week 37, 1982 18 ▼ 8
- week 38, 1982 36 ▼ 18
On albums
Also by TOTO in the Top 40
All 9 records- 2Stop Loving You198814 weeks
- 3Rosanna19829 weeks
- 9Pamela19889 weeks
- 15Don't Chain My Heart19926 weeks
- 19Mushanga19886 weeks
- 22Love Has The Power19904 weeks
- 25Hold the Line19796 weeks
- 26Out Of Love19906 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Africa by TOTO, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Africa in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 2, in week 33 of 1982.
How long was Africa in the Top 40?
Ten weeks, from week 29 of 1982 to week 38 of 1982. That adds up to 291 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Africa enter the Top 40?
In week 29 of 1982, at number 23.
How does Africa rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 18 in the 1982 year chart.
Which album is Africa on?
In the collection on Their Ultimate Collection by TOTO (2020) and NOW That's What I Call Rock Anthems by Various (2024).
Can I listen to Africa?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (4:56); the recording was released on 8 April 1982.