Top 10 Famous Artists in Africa 2024

Africa has produced the most talented and renowned artists in the world and boasts a rich musical heritage. The African artists have received widespread recognition for their unique sound and exceptional talent.

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Top 10 Famous Artists in Africa 2024

Famous Artists in Africa 2024

African artists are doing well in music making a big impact on a global scale. They have been getting noticed worldwide. In this article, we are going to mention the list of Top 10 Famous Artists in Africa 2024 who have represented African music globally.

1. Davido

Davido is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is one of the most important Afrobeats artists of the 21st century. He received 3 nominations at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for “Unavailable”, “Feel” and his album Timeless. in November 2023. He received 3 nominations at the 55th NAACP Image Awards in January 2024.

2. Wizkid

Wizkid is a popular Nigerian singer and songwriter. He started recording music at the age of 11. He also released a collaborative album with the Glorious Five, a group he and some of his church friends formed.

He became famous after releasing “Holla at Your Boy”, the lead single from his debut studio album, Superstar (2011). He is in his career and also signed a record deal with Banky W’s Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E). After then he released the self-titled second studio album, Ayo in September 2014.

3. Burna Boy

Burna Boy is a Nigerian Singer along with a Songwriter and record producer. His real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu. He has 435.57 Million Views. He was nominated for the Grammy Awards for Best World Music Album in 2023.

4. Angélique Kidjo

Angélique Kidjo is a Beninese-French singer-songwriter, actress, and activist. She is noted for her diverse musical influences and creative music videos. She has won 5 Grammy Awards.

One of her albums, Logozo is ranked at the 37th position in the Greatest Albums of All Time list. She was named to the list of the 100 most influential people in the world by the Time on 15 Septemebr 2021.

5. Tiwa Savage

Tiwa Savage is a Nigerian singer-songwriter. and actress. She made her album debut by releasing her album Once Upon a Time on 3 July 2013.  She is being blackmailed by a blackmailer for releasing her intimate video with her boyfriend. 

Tiwa Savage released many albums and EPs given below:

• Once Upon a Time ( 2013 )
• R.E.D ( 2015 )
• Sugarcane ( 2017 )
• Celia ( 2020 )
• Water and Garri ( 2021 )

Tiwa appeared in many television series like

• 2013-14 Shuga ( Season 3 )
• 2016 Jenifa’s Diary
• 2011 For Colored Girls

Savage won many awards given below

• 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards for African Video of the Year
• 2019 AFRIMA for Best Female West Africa
• 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards for Best African Act
• 2014 The Headies 2014 Award for Best Reggae
• 2014 2014 Channel O Music Video Awards for Most Gifted Female
• 2011 City People Entertainment for Female Musician of the Year

6. Diamond Platnumz

Diamond Platnumz is a Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist, dancer, philanthropist, and businessman. He has a massive following in East and Central Africa. He is the first Africa-based artist to reach 900 million views on YouTube. He has released four albums Kamwambie, Lala Salama, A Boy from Tandale, and First of All.

 

7. Olamide

Olamide is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He is one of the most influential artists in Africa. He is praised for his role in elevating Street Pop to mainstream recognition as a distinctive music genre. He got his first nomination at the 66th Annual Grammy Award in November 2023 for the song ‘Amapiano’.

8. Sarkodie

Sarkodie is a Ghanaian rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur from Tema. He has been a household name in the Ghanaian and Global music industry and is known for his contributions to the Ghanaian music industry. He has earned numerous accolades including the Vodafone Ghana Music Award (VGMA) for “Artiste of the Decade”.

9. Sauti Sol

Sauti Sol is a Kenyan Afropop band that was formed in Nairobi in 2005. The band is formed by vocalists Bien-Aime Baraza, Willis Chimano, and Savara Mudigi. The band made their album debut with Mwanzo on 1 November 2008. They released their second album Sol Filosofia on 25 February 2011.

10. Busiswa Gqulu

Busiswa Gqulu is a South African singer-songwriter and poet. She was born in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. She gained popularity for her feature on DJ Zinhle’s song “My Name Is”. She won the Best Kwaito Album in 2018 for the Highly Flavored. She won the Best Female Award for Busiswa in 2015.

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