Cable News Network (CNN) has released its list of Africa’s biggest music stars, which does not include any Ghanaian act.
The media outlet in a slide share outdoored 10 music arts which are five Nigerians, two South Africans and one each from Tanzania, Zambia and Benin.
Below is the full list presented by CNN:
- Burna Boy
Nigeria’s Burna Boy has been nominated for the Best World Grammy. Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America/Getty Images for Coachella
2. Angelique Kidjo
Angelique Kidjo is a singer, songwriter and activist from Benin. She is one of Africa’s most respected performers and has won three Grammy Awards in her wide-ranging career. Kevin Mazur/WireImage
3. Diamond Platnumz
Tanzanian recording artiste, Diamond Platnumz is an award-winning musician. In 2015, he won the MTV Europe Award for Best Africa, Middle East and India Act. GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/AFP via Getty Images.
4. Yemi Alade
Nigerian born musician, Yemi Alade, gained prominence after winning a Talent Show in 2009, and is best known for her hit single ‘Johnny,’ which has become an international anthem. Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images North America/Getty Images for Essence.
5. Tiwa Savage
Tiwa Savage won the Best African Act at the 2018 MTV Europe Awards, becoming the first woman to win the category. Randy Shropshire/Getty Images North America/Getty Images for Essence
6. Wizkid
Award-winning Nigerian entertainer, Wizkid has collaborated with multiple international artistes including Drake, Wale, Skepta and Beyonce. CELLOU BINANI/AFP/AFP/Getty Images
7. Mr Eazi
Award-winning Nigerian singer, Mr Eazi is the pioneer of Banku music, a fusion sound that is a mixture of Ghanaian highlife and Nigerian chord progressions and patterns. Monica Schipper/Getty Images North America
8. Sho Madjozi
South African singer, Sho Madjozi won the 2019 BET New International Act. In her acceptance speech, she said, “My story is a testament that you can come from any village, in any forgotten part of the world, and still be a superstar.” Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images North America/Getty Images for BET.
9. Busiswa Gqulu
South African singer-songwriter and poet Busiswa Gqulu gained prominence after featuring on popular South Africa’s DJ Zinhle’s song, ‘My Name Is.’ PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP/AFP via Getty Images.
10. Mwila Musonda
Mwila Musonda, aka Slapdee, is a Zambian hip rapper who uses his record label to raise donations for local orphanages and children’s hospitals.
