Nigerian superstar singers, David, Wizkid and Burna Boy, have been listed on Forbes Africa’s Top 20 musicians list alongside entertainers from South Africa, Tanzania, Congo and Republic of Benin.
In an article published on Forbes site, it revealed that the trio made the list alongside four other Nigerian entertainers.
The business magazine acknowledged that African music is getting a deserving global recognition.
“It is clear that African music is getting the recognition it deserves and the continent’s distinctive sounds are taking the world by storm, this includes Amapiano, Afropop, Afrobeat, Gengetone and more.”
Other Nigerian singers included in the list are, Tiwa Savage, Innocent ‘2Face’ Idibia, Mr Eazi and KDDO.
According to Forbes; ”The music emanating out of Africa today is record-breaking in every sense. with the new sounds, there have been new pathways to success for African artists. these creators have taken everything from Amapiano to Afrobeats and told the african growth story, in decibels that have made the world sit up.
Even as more Grammy awards find a home on the continent, these top 20 musical artists are on track to deliver more. together they say that the future of the African music industry is big, bright and bountiful.”
South Africa’s Master KG, Black Koffee, DJ Maphorisa; Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz and Rayvanny, Nasty C, and Congolese singer, Fally Ipupa were also listed.
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