Complete Afrobeats Artists Directory, 2024
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Adekunle Gold | Nigeria | “High,” “5 Star,” “Something Different” | 2015-Present | Def Jam | Afropop/Alternative | BET Nomination, 2023 |
| Asake | Nigeria | “Sungba,” “Organize,” “Terminator” | 2020-Present | YBNL Nation | Street Pop/Fuji | Time’s Next 100, 2023 |
| Ayra Starr | Nigeria | “Rush,” “Bloody Samaritan” | 2021-Present | Mavin Records | Afropop/R&B | MTV EMA Winner, 2023 |
| Angelique Kidjo | Benin | “Wombo Lombo,” “Agolo” | 1982-Present | Island Records | World/Afrofusion | 5x Grammy Winner |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Burna Boy | Nigeria | “Last Last,” “African Giant” | 2011-Present | Atlantic Records | Afrofusion | Grammy Winner, 2021 |
| Bella Shmurda | Nigeria | “Cash App,” “Vision 2020” | 2019-Present | OneRPM | Street Pop | Headies Next Rated Nominee |
| BNXN (Buju) | Nigeria | “Kilometer,” “Gwagwalada” | 2018-Present | Empire | Afrofusion | Headies Winner, 2022 |
| Blaqbonez | Nigeria | “Back in Uni,” “Bling” | 2016-Present | Chocolate City | Hip-Hop/Afropop | The Headies Nominee |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| CKay | Nigeria | “Love Nwantiti,” “Emiliana” | 2014-Present | Warner Music | Afro&B | Billboard Hot 100 Entry |
| Crayon | Nigeria | “Ijo (Laba Laba),” “Too Correct” | 2019-Present | Mavin Records | Afropop | Headies Nominee |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Davido | Nigeria | “Unavailable,” “Fall” | 2011-Present | DMW/Sony | Afropop | BET Award Winner |
| Diamond Platnumz | Tanzania | “Waah,” “Jeje” | 2009-Present | WCB Wasafi | Bongo Flava | BET Nominee |
| D’banj | Nigeria | “Oliver Twist,” “Emergency” | 2004-Present | GOOD Music/Sony | Afropop | BET Award Winner |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Eltee Skhillz | Nigeria | “ODG,” “Lucy” | 2020-Present | Ultra Records | Afropop | TikTok Viral Star |
| Emmy Gee | South Africa | “Rands and Nairas” | 2014-Present | Independent | Hip-Hop/Afropop | Channel O Award |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Falz | Nigeria | “Bop Daddy,” “This is Nigeria” | 2009-Present | Bahd Guys | Hip-Hop/Afropop | BET Award Winner |
| Fireboy DML | Nigeria | “Peru,” “Vibration” | 2018-Present | YBNL Nation | R&B/Afropop | BET Award Nominee |
| Femi Kuti | Nigeria | “Sorry Sorry,” “Beng Beng Beng” | 1988-Present | Knitting Factory | Afrobeat | Grammy Nominee |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Gyakie | Ghana | “Forever,” “Something” | 2019-Present | Sony Music | Afro-fusion | 3Music Awards Winner |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Harmonize | Tanzania | “Uno,” “Never Give Up” | 2015-Present | Konde Music | Bongo Flava | AFRIMA Winner |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Ice Prince | Nigeria | “Oleku,” “Aboki” | 2009-Present | Super Cool Cats | Hip-Hop/Afropop | BET Award Winner |
| Iyanya | Nigeria | “Kukere,” “Away” | 2008-Present | Made Men Music | Afropop | MTV Africa Winner |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Joeboy | Nigeria | “Sip (Alcohol),” “Baby” | 2019-Present | emPawa Africa | Afropop | Headies Winner |
| Johnny Drille | Nigeria | “Finding Efe,” “How Are You” | 2017-Present | Mavin Records | Alternative/Folk | Headies Nominee |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Kizz Daniel | Nigeria | “Buga,” “Cough” | 2014-Present | Flyboy Inc | Afropop | Headies Winner |
| Kuami Eugene | Ghana | “Angela,” “Take Away” | 2017-Present | Lynx Entertainment | Highlife/Afropop | VGMA Artist of the Year |
| King Promise | Ghana | “CCTV,” “Commando” | 2016-Present | 5K Records | Afrobeats/R&B | Ghana Music Awards Winner |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Ladipoe | Nigeria | “Know You,” “Feeling” | 2013-Present | Mavin Records | Hip-Hop/Afropop | Headies Winner |
| Lojay | Nigeria | “Monalisa,” “Leader!” | 2021-Present | Independent | Afro&B | Breakthrough Artist |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Mr Eazi | Nigeria | “Leg Over,” “Pour Me Water” | 2013-Present | emPawa Africa | Banku Music | BET Nominee |
| Mayorkun | Nigeria | “The Best,” “Certified Loner” | 2016-Present | Sony Music | Afropop | Headies Winner |
| Maleek Berry | UK/Nigeria | “Kontrol,” “On Fire” | 2016-Present | Berry’s Room | R&B/Afropop | MOBO Nominee |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Joeboy | Nigeria | “Sip (Alcohol),” “Baby” | 2019-Present | emPawa Africa | Afropop | Headies Winner |
| Johnny Drille | Nigeria | “Finding Efe,” “How Are You” | 2017-Present | Mavin Records | Alternative/Folk | Headies Nominee |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Kizz Daniel | Nigeria | “Buga,” “Cough” | 2014-Present | Flyboy Inc | Afropop | Headies Winner |
| Kuami Eugene | Ghana | “Angela,” “Take Away” | 2017-Present | Lynx Entertainment | Highlife/Afropop | VGMA Artist of the Year |
| KiDi | Ghana | “Touch It,” “Gyal Dem Sugar” | 2017-Present | Lynx Entertainment | Afrobeats/R&B | VGMA Artist of the Year |
| King Promise | Ghana | “CCTV,” “Commando” | 2016-Present | 5K Records | Afrobeats/R&B | Ghana Music Awards Winner |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Ladipoe | Nigeria | “Know You,” “Feeling” | 2013-Present | Mavin Records | Hip-Hop/Afropop | Headies Winner |
| Lojay | Nigeria | “Monalisa,” “Leader!” | 2021-Present | Independent | Afro&B | Breakthrough Artist |
| Lil Kesh | Nigeria | “Shoki,” “YAGI” | 2014-Present | YBNL Nation | Street Pop | Headies Winner |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Mr Eazi | Nigeria | “Leg Over,” “Pour Me Water” | 2013-Present | emPawa Africa | Banku Music | BET Nominee |
| Mayorkun | Nigeria | “The Best,” “Certified Loner” | 2016-Present | Sony Music | Afropop | Headies Winner |
| Maleek Berry | UK/Nigeria | “Kontrol,” “On Fire” | 2016-Present | Berry’s Room | R&B/Afropop | MOBO Nominee |
| M.I Abaga | Nigeria | “Action Film,” “The Guy” | 2007-Present | Incredible Music | Hip-Hop/Afropop | Headies Winner |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Naira Marley | Nigeria | “Coming,” “Soapy” | 2014-Present | Marlian Music | Street Pop | Headies Nominee |
| Niniola | Nigeria | “Maradona,” “Sicker” | 2014-Present | Independent | Afrohouse | BET Nominee |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Omah Lay | Nigeria | “Bad Influence,” “Godly” | 2019-Present | KeyQaad | Afro-Fusion | Headies Winner |
| Olamide | Nigeria | “Wo!!,” “Rock” | 2010-Present | YBNL Nation | Street Pop/Rap | Multiple Headies Winner |
| Oxlade | Nigeria | “Ku Lo Sa,” “Away” | 2018-Present | Epic Records | R&B/Afropop | Soundcity MVP Nominee |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Patoranking | Nigeria | “Abule,” “My Woman” | 2012-Present | VP Records | Dancehall/Afropop | MTV Africa Winner |
| P-Square | Nigeria | “Chop My Money,” “Personally” | 2003-Present | Square Records | Afropop/R&B | MTV EMA Winners |
| Peruzzi | Nigeria | “Majesty,” “For Your Pocket” | 2016-Present | DMW | R&B/Afropop | Headies Nominee |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Rema | Nigeria | “Calm Down,” “Dumebi” | 2019-Present | Mavin Records | Afrorave/Trap | MTV EMA Winner |
| Ruger | Nigeria | “Dior,” “Asiwaju” | 2021-Present | Jonzing World | Afropop | Headies Nominee |
| Reekado Banks | Nigeria | “Ozumba Mbadiwe,” “Oluwa Ni” | 2014-Present | Banks Music | Afropop | Headies Winner |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Simi | Nigeria | “Duduke,” “Joromi” | 2008-Present | Studio Brat | R&B/Afropop | Headies Winner |
| Skiibii | Nigeria | “Baddest Boy,” “Sensima” | 2015-Present | Five Star | Afropop | Headies Nominee |
| Sarkodie | Ghana | “Non Living Thing,” “Coachella” | 2009-Present | SarkCess Music | Hip-Hop/Afropop | BET Winner |
| Stonebwoy | Ghana | “Therapy,” “Nominate” | 2012-Present | Def Jam | Afropop/Dancehall | BET Winner |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Tiwa Savage | Nigeria | “Somebody’s Son,” “Koroba” | 2010-Present | Universal | Afropop/R&B | MTV EMA Winner |
| Tems | Nigeria | “Free Mind,” “Damages” | 2018-Present | RCA Records | Alternative/R&B | Grammy Winner |
| Tekno | Nigeria | “Pana,” “Enjoy” | 2012-Present | Universal | Afropop | BET Nominee |
| Timaya | Nigeria | “Cold Outside,” “Bum Bum” | 2005-Present | DM Records | Afropop/Dancehall | MTV Africa Winner |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Victony | Nigeria | “Holy Father,” “Soweto” | 2017-Present | Mainland Block Party | Alternative | Next Rated Nominee |
| Vector | Nigeria | “Early Momo,” “King Kong” | 2010-Present | GRA Music | Hip-Hop/Afropop | Headies Winner |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Wizkid | Nigeria | “Essence,” “Joro” | 2009-Present | Starboy/RCA | Afropop | Grammy Winner |
| Wande Coal | Nigeria | “Again,” “Bumper 2 Bumper” | 2006-Present | Black Diamond | R&B/Afropop | Headies Winner |
| WurlD | Nigeria | “Mad,” “Show You Off” | 2012-Present | Independent | Alternative/R&B | Headies Winner |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Yemi Alade | Nigeria | “Johnny,” “Bum Bum” | 2009-Present | Effyzzie Music | Afropop | MTV Africa Winner |
| Young Jonn | Nigeria | “Xtra Cool,” “Currency” | 2022-Present | Chocolate City | Afropop | Producer/Artist |
| Ycee | Nigeria | “Juice,” “Say Bye Bye” | 2012-Present | ANBT Company | Hip-Hop/Afropop | Headies Winner |
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| Artist | Country | Notable Songs | Years Active | Record Label | Subgenre | Global Recognition |
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| Zinoleesky | Nigeria | “Kilofeshe,” “Rocking” | 2019-Present | Marlian Music | Street Pop | Next Rated Nominee |
| Zlatan | Nigeria | “Lagos Anthem,” “Zanku” | 2017-Present | Zanku Records | Street Pop | Headies Winner |
| Zoro | Nigeria | “Ogene,” “Stainless” | 2015-Present | Independent | Indigenous Rap | Headies Nominee |
Streaming Statistics (2024)
Top 5 Most Streamed Artists:
- Burna Boy – 5B+ streams
- Wizkid – 4B+ streams
- Davido – 3B+ streams
- Tems – 2B+ streams
- Rema – 2B+ streams
Award Recognition
Grammy Winners:
- Burna Boy
- Wizkid
- Tems (Featured)
- Angelique Kidjo
BET Award Winners:
- Burna Boy
- Wizkid
- Davido
- Ice Prince
- Sarkodie
Record Label Distribution
Major Labels:
- Universal Music Africa
- Sony Music West Africa
- Warner Music Africa
- Empire Africa
Independent Powerhouses:
- Mavin Records
- YBNL Nation
- DMW
- Starboy Entertainment
