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 Music 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 Music 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 Music 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.