Bbc news top african artists

Here are some of the top African artists in various genres, as reported by BBC News:

Afrobeats

  1. Wizkid (Nigeria) - Known for his hit single "Essence" and collaborations with international artists like Drake and Beyoncé.
  2. Davido (Nigeria) - A popular Afrobeats artist with hits like "Fall" and "If".
  3. Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) - A leading female artist in Afrobeats, known for her powerful vocals and hits like "Koroba" and "49-99".
  4. Burna Boy (Nigeria) - A Grammy-winning artist known for his energetic live performances and hits like "African Giant" and "On the Low".
  5. Mr Eazi (Nigeria) - A pioneer of Banku music, a fusion of Afrobeats and Ghanaian highlife, known for hits like "Leg Over" and "Skin Tight".

Highlife

  1. Rocky Dawuni (Ghana) - A Grammy-nominated artist known for his fusion of highlife and reggae, with hits like "In Ghana" and "African Thriller".
  2. Sarkodie (Ghana) - A popular highlife artist known for his lyrical prowess and hits like "Adonai" and "Can't Let You Go".
  3. Stonebwoy (Ghana) - A BET Award-winning artist known for his energetic live performances and hits like "Bawasaaba" and "Shuga".

Rap/Hip-Hop

  1. Nasty C (South Africa) - A popular rapper known for his fast-paced flow and hits like "Juice Back" and "Allow".
  2. Cassper Nyovest (South Africa) - A leading rapper in South Africa, known for his energetic live performances and hits like "Good For That" and "Mama I Made It".
  3. AKA (South Africa) - A popular rapper known for his hits like "Fela in Versace" and "All Eyes on Me".
  4. Ycee (Nigeria) - A rising star in Nigerian rap, known for his lyrical prowess and hits like "Juice" and "Omo Alhaji".
  5. Vector (Nigeria) - A veteran rapper known for his lyrical skill and hits like "Lafiaji" and "Shiga".

Soul/R&B

  1. Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) - Also known for her soulful R&B vocals, with hits like "Koroba" and "49-99".
  2. Yemi Alade (Nigeria) - A popular R&B artist known for her powerful vocals and hits like "Johnny" and "Fimisile".
  3. Nneka (Nigeria) - A soulful R&B artist known for her introspective lyrics and hits like "Heartbeat" and "Shining Star".
  4. Simi (Nigeria) - A rising star in Nigerian R&B, known for her soulful vocals and hits like "Joromi" and "Smile for Me".
  5. Shekhinah (South Africa) - A popular R&B artist known for her powerful vocals and hits like "Back to the Beach" and "Suited".

Note: This is not an exhaustive list, and there are many other talented African artists across various genres.