Biggest Stars

Alikiba
Alikiba
TZAAfrobeat

Alikiba

TZAAfricanAfrobeat
King Koyeba
King Koyeba
BELAfrobeat

King Koyeba

BELAfricanAfrobeat
Alain  Ngwa Wanjah alino
Alain Ngwa Wanjah alino
ZAFOther African Music

Alain Ngwa Wanjah alino

ZAFAfricanOther African Music
Izolan
Izolan
HTIAfrobeat

Izolan

HTIAfricanAfrobeat
Robel Michael
Robel Michael
ERIMbalax

Robel Michael

ERIAfricanMbalax
Ballet Senegal
Ballet Senegal
HUNOther African Music

Ballet Senegal

HUNAfricanOther African Music
Obouka Kokoko
Obouka Kokoko
GHAAfrobeat

Obouka Kokoko

GHAAfricanAfrobeat
Leonard Dembo
Leonard Dembo
ZWESoukous

Leonard Dembo

ZWEAfricanSoukous
Daddy Showkey
Daddy Showkey
NGAAfrobeat

Daddy Showkey

NGAAfricanAfrobeat
Fluri Boyz
Fluri Boyz
CMRAfrobeat

Fluri Boyz

CMRAfricanAfrobeat
Aurelia Dey
Aurelia Dey
SWEAfrobeat

Aurelia Dey

SWEAfricanAfrobeat
Reithy
Reithy
KENAfrobeat

Reithy

KENAfricanAfrobeat
CHEF 187
CHEF 187
ZMBAfrobeat

CHEF 187

ZMBAfricanAfrobeat
Carlos Moreno
Carlos Moreno
BRAKizomba

Carlos Moreno

BRAAfricanKizomba
Katumbella
Katumbella
AGO

Katumbella

AGOAfrican
Femi Koya
Femi Koya
ZAFSoukous

Femi Koya

ZAFAfricanSoukous
Remna Schwarz
Remna Schwarz
CPV

Remna Schwarz

CPVAfrican
AfroCubism
AfroCubism
MLIOther African Music

AfroCubism

MLIAfricanOther African Music
Mimie
Mimie
CMRAfrobeat

Mimie

CMRAfricanAfrobeat
Dj Quest Gh
Dj Quest Gh
GHAAfrobeat
Claimed Profile

Dj Quest Gh

GHAAfricanAfrobeat
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Top Artists by Radio Spins Last month

Wizkid
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Wizkid
NGAAfrobeat
Claimed ProfileHot

Wizkid

NGAAfricanAfrobeat
29K radio spins
Burna Boy
Burna Boy
NGAAfrobeat
Claimed Profile

Burna Boy

NGAAfricanAfrobeat
21.9K radio spins
DaVido
DaVido
NGAAfrobeat

DaVido

NGAAfricanAfrobeat
14.2K radio spins
Voice
Voice
TTOAfrobeat

Voice

TTOAfricanAfrobeat
10.7K radio spins
Youssou N'Dour
Youssou N'Dour
SENMbalax

Youssou N'Dour

SENAfricanMbalax
8.8K radio spins

Most Streamed Spotify Tracks

Past Month
1
Essence (feat. Tems)
Essence (feat. Tems)
2.7M streams
2
Location (feat. Burna Boy)
Location (feat. Burna Boy)
1.6M streams
3
Touch It
Touch It
1.5M streams
4
Afro Trap Part. 11 (King Kong)
Afro Trap Part. 11 (King Kong)
1.1M streams
5
Adem Je In - Remix
Adem Je In - Remix
956.6K streams
6
Pololo
Pololo
939.1K streams
7
On the Low
On the Low
832.5K streams
8
Understand
Understand
830.8K streams
9
System (feat. WizKid)
System (feat. WizKid)
819.1K streams
10
Infinity (feat. Omah Lay)
Infinity (feat. Omah Lay)
788.8K streams
1

Essence (feat. Tems)

2

Location (feat. Burna Boy)

3

Touch It

4

Afro Trap Part. 11 (King Kong)

5

Adem Je In - Remix

6

Pololo

7

On the Low

8

Understand

9

System (feat. WizKid)

10

Infinity (feat. Omah Lay)

Top Spotify Playlists

African Heat
African Heat
Spotify
801.7K followers
We Everywhere
We Everywhere
Spotify
471.5K followers
Afro Hits
Afro Hits
Spotify
381.9K followers
Afropop
Afropop
Spotify
249.3K followers
Afro Party Anthems
Afro Party Anthems
Spotify
198.9K followers
AFROBEATS - 2020 (AFRICAN HEAT | NAIJA | GHANA | AFRICA | BURNA BOY | DAVIDO | WIZKID | MR EAZI | DRAKE | SOUTH AFRICA | AFRO HITS)
AFROBEATS - 2020 (AFRICAN HEAT | NAIJA | GHANA | AFRICA | BURNA BOY | DAVIDO | WIZKID | MR EAZI | DRAKE | SOUTH AFRICA | AFRO HITS)
Boat Agyei
178.1K followers

Genre Popularity

Music stats for top 3,000 artists last month

Top Countries

    Top Cities

      • 2.4K
      • 417M
      • 499.4M
      • 505.9K
      2.4K
      African artists
      Spotify
      417M
      Streams on Spotify
      YouTube
      499.4M
      Views on YouTube
      Radio Airplay
      505.9K
      Radio spins
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      Questions? We have answers

      Overview of African music

      African music has a rich and diverse history that dates back thousands of years. The continent's music is deeply rooted in traditional cultural practices, such as storytelling, ritualistic ceremonies, and social gatherings. African music has evolved over time through various influences, including the arrival of European colonizers and the transatlantic slave trade.

      The rhythmic elements of African music are particularly notable, often featuring complex polyrhythms and call-and-response vocals. The use of percussion instruments, such as drums, is also a hallmark of many African musical styles.

      Throughout history, African music has played an important role in political and social movements, from the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa to the independence movements across the continent. Many African musicians have used their music to express political and social commentary, often in defiance of oppressive regimes.

      In recent years, African music has gained international recognition and popularity, with artists such as Fela Kuti, Miriam Makeba, and Salif Keita achieving global success. Today, African music continues to evolve and innovate, blending traditional elements with modern genres to create a unique and dynamic sound that reflects the continent's rich cultural heritage.

      Which musicians and bands defined African music?

      Some of the most notable musicians and bands in African music include Fela Kuti, Miriam Makeba, Youssou N'Dour, Salif Keita, Angelique Kidjo, and Amadou & Mariam.

      Each of these artists has played a significant role in shaping the sound of African music, both within the continent and around the world.

      Their music is characterized by its rich cultural heritage, vibrant rhythms, and soulful melodies, which have helped to establish African music as one of the most influential and important musical genres in the world.

      Which songs and albums defined African music?

      African music is diverse and encompasses many genres, including Afrobeat, highlife, juju, and mbalax. Some popular songs in the African music scene include "Zombie" by Fela Kuti, "Pata Pata" by Miriam Makeba, and "Ye" by Burna Boy.

      Albums like "Talking Timbuktu" by Ali Farka Touré and Ry Cooder, "Graceland" by Paul Simon, and "Afrodisiac" by Femi Kuti showcase the unique rhythms and sounds of African music.

      Which music festivals and events represent African music?

      Some of the popular music festivals and events that represent African music genre are the Essence Festival, Felabration, Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Lake of Stars Festival, and Afropunk Festival.

      The Essence Festival is an annual event that takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana, featuring African American music, culture, and entertainment.

      Felabration is an annual festival that celebrates the life and music of Nigerian musician Fela Kuti.

      The Cape Town International Jazz Festival is one of the largest and most popular jazz festivals in Africa.

      The Lake of Stars Festival is a three-day event that takes place in Malawi and features a diverse lineup of African and international musicians.

      The Afropunk Festival is a global event that celebrates black culture and music, featuring a mix of African and diasporic sounds.

      These festivals showcase the rich diversity of African music and provide a platform for emerging and established artists to share their talent with the world.