Forbes List Of Top 20 African Artists

Based on their career consistency and current position as being on the right road to offer more, Forbes Africa has ranked the top 20 African artists.

According to Forbes Africa, these musicians have successfully told the African experience using everything from Amapiano to Afrobeats, drawing attention from listeners throughout the globe and causing them to sit up straight for the music.

Their professional endeavors have not only brought them accolades and fame on a global scale, but also increased the value of their possessions.

“We are now seeing African artists take the global stage, literally, storming on to it with new music, introducing new sounds, genres, and energy, and educating the world on the true meaning of what being African is, without baggage, without the long-held views and regressive stereotypes” – Forbes Africa

The list, dominated by West and South African artists is as follows:

1. Angélique Kidjo (Benin)
2. Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
3. Davido (Nigeria)
4. Master KG (South Africa)
5. Major League DJz (South Africa)
6. Nasty C (South Africa)
7. Yvonne Chaka Chaka (South Africa)
8. Wizkid (Nigeria)
9. KDDO (Nigeria)
10. Burna Boy (Nigeria)
11. Rayvanny (Tanzania)
12. Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
13. Fally Ipupa (Congo)
14. DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)
15. Lira (South Africa)
16. Mr. Eazy (Nigeria)
17. 2Face Idibia/2Baba (Nigeria)
18. Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
19. Lebo M (South Africa)
20. Black Coffee (South Africa)

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