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Oxlade
Afro-fusion singer known for deeply emotional vocals and collaborations with global stars.
▲ Rising·Score +24
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Best African Music Artists Right Now
Afrobeats, Amapiano, Afro-fusion — Africa's music is taking over the world. Who are the biggest artists leading the charge?
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Tiwa Savage
Africa's Queen of Afrobeats — blazing trail for women in African music for over a decade.
▲ Steady·Score +19
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Tems
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer whose voice on Essence propelled her to global superstardom.
▲ Steady·Score +18
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Master KG
'Jerusalema' became a global pandemic anthem — South Africa's Amapiano pioneer.
▲ Steady·Score +15
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Rema
'Calm Down' became a global hit — the young Afrobeats sensation from Benin City, Nigeria.
▲ Steady·Score +14
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Aya Nakamura
Most-streamed Francophone artist in the world — France's Nigerian-Malian pop superstar.
▲ Steady·Score +14
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Fireboy DML
Peru, Jealous, and emotional Afro R&B anthems — one of Nigeria's most consistent stars.
▲ Steady·Score +12
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Asake
Mr. Money with the Vibe — Amapiano and street-hop fusion taking Nigeria by storm.
▲ Steady·Score +11
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Wizkid
'Essence' went viral worldwide — Nigeria's Starboy pioneered the Afrobeats global takeover.
▲ Steady·Score +10
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Burna Boy
African Giant and Grammy winner — the definitive voice of Afrobeats on the global stage.
▲ Steady·Score +4
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Davido
Timeless chart-topper with massive anthems across Africa and the African diaspora.
▲ Steady·Score +2
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DJ Black Coffee
South Africa's Grammy-winning DJ turned Amapiano and house music into global phenomena.
▲ Steady·Score +2
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