Davido, Black Coffee, Master KG, Tiwa Savage on 2022 Forbes Africa list of 20 African artistes based on their career consistency and currently being on the right track to deliver more

Forbes Africa has listed top 20 African artistes based on their career consistency and currently being on the right track to deliver more.

Forbes Africa asserts that these creators have taken everything from Amapiano to Afrobeats and have been able to successfully tell the African story, in decibels that have got the attention of the world, making the universe sit straight for the African music.

Their careers have not only just earned them global awards and recognition, but also built them a fortune in terms of assets.

“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)