Afrobeats has become one of the most eclectic genres in contemporary music. The currency is Afrobeats (with an ‘s’), similar to Afrobeat popularized by Fela Kuti in the 1970s, but it stands out with its modern origins and flavor. Afrobeats isn’t a style on its own; it’s a mix of everything from highlife, hip-hop, R&B, rap, and everything in between.
Here are 10 Afrobeats artists making waves and leaving an indelible mark on the African continent and the world with their music and art.
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid or Big Wiz, is undoubtedly one of the world’s most popular musicians. He gained international recognition in 2016 after collaborating with Drake on “One Dance”, which topped charts in 15 countries, including the US Billboard Hot 100.
Over a decade later, Wizkid has collaborated with many other stars, including Beyoncé on “Brown Skin Girl” which won a Grammy for Best Music Video at the 63rd Grammy Awards. “Essence” is part of the “Made In Lagos” album released in 2020.
Ebunoluwa Damini Ogulu, aka “Afrofusionist”, has significantly contributed to advancing Afrobeats globally. His fourth studio album, “African Giant”, was nominated for Best World Music Album at the 2019 Grammy Awards. Burna Boy won a Grammy for Best Global Music Album with “Twice as Tall” at the 62nd Grammy Awards. His latest album, “Love, Damini”, is topping charts and airwaves.
CKay’s 2019 hit “Love Nwantiti” became a global sensation on TikTok in 2021, surpassing other popular tracks. The song gained over 15 billion views on TikTok.
Tiwatope Savage, dubbed the Queen of Afrobeats, rose to prominence with her albums “Celia” and “Water and Garri”, achieving success on various streaming platforms.
Oluwatobiloba Daniel Akinugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, is a hitmaker with songs like “Woju” and “Yeba”. His latest single, “Buga”, is currently the most-played song globally.
Mohammed Ismail Sherif Frempong, professionally known as Black Sherif, is a Ghanaian Afrobeats artist. His song “Kwaku the Traveler” held the top spot on major streaming platforms.
Rema’s music transcends Africa, bringing Afrobeats to the forefront of global discourse. From his viral freestyle in 2018 to hits like “Bad Commando” and “Calm Down”, Rema has left an international impact
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