Afrobeats is the biggest music genre in Africa because of the incredible Afrobeats artists that have taken the music genre to the next level over the last 10 years. 

Numerous music artists have rocked the Nigerian music industry but this set of musicians is different because they are talented, hardworking, and creative.

Likewise, they are passionate about taking the music genre to the next level by introducing it to the world not just in Africa but other continents which includes Europe, America, and others. 

In this article, I’m going to let you know the top 10 Afrobeats artists of 2024. There are hundreds of Afrobeats artists in the Nigerian music industry at the moment but these are the most successful based on their career, music influence, collaboration both local and international, number of streams, recognition, and awards.

 

Wizkid

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun is popularly known as Wizkid, he was born on 16 July 1990 in the Ojuelegba suburb of Surulere, Lagos.

He came into the limelight in the Nigerian music industry in 2009 when dropped his first hit song titled Holla at Your Boy under Banky W’s Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E).

 

At the moment, Wizkid is the biggest and most successful music artist in Nigeria. He has been at the top for over 10 years and is still one of the best. He is so talented, creative, and hardworking.

He has performed in several countries of the world including the United States and several countries in Europe and Africa. 

Wizkid has won over 65 awards including The Grammy, Headies Award, BET Awards, and other international and local awards. 

Burna Boy 

Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who is popularly known as Burna Boy. He came into the limelight in the Nigerian music industry when he released his first hit song “Like to Party” in 2012. 

Over the years, Burna Boy has been one of the most successful Afrobeats artists from Nigeria. He has dropped seven albums and several EPs. He is still active in the Nigerian music industry and more music projects are on the way.

Burna Boy has won numerous local and international awards including a Grammy. 

 

Davido

David Adedeji Adeleke is one of the most successful singer-songwriters and record producer.

He came into the limelight when he dropped his first hit song titled Dami Duro in 2012. 

Davido was born on 21 November 1992 in Atlanta, United States, and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. He has dropped several music projects including six albums. 

Rema

Rema is one of the best Afrobeats artists in the world, he was born on the 1st of May 2000, in Benin, Edo State Nigeria.

Divine Ikubor became famous in the Nigerian music industry when he got a record label deal from D’Prince.

He came into the limelight when he dropped his debut single, “Dumebi” in 2019.

Rema is now an internationally recognized music artist because he has performed in different countries including the United States, India, the United Kingdom, and others. 

Rema has numerous hit songs like 

Beamer, Ginger Me, Charm, Calm Down, Calm Down Remix, and others.

 

Asake

Asake is one of the best Afrobeats artists in Nigeria at the moment. He became famous in the Nigerian entertainment industry when he signed a recording deal with YBNL Nation, a popular record label in Nigeria.

Over the years, Asake has dropped several studio albums and EPs. Likewise, he has won a lot of awards and toured numerous countries in the United Kingdom where he sold out 02 Arena. 

 

Tems

Temilade Openiyi popularly known as Tems was born on 11 June 1995 in Lagos, Nigeria.

Currently, she is one of the most successful female Afrobeats singers and songwriters. 

Tems became famous after she was featured on Wizkid’s 2020 hit song “Essence”, which peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart after dropping the remix version with Justin Bieber.

Over the years, Tems has won The Grammy, BET Hip Hop Awards, BET Awards, American Music Awards, and more. awards.

 

Kizz Daniel

Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe is a popular Nigerian singer and songwriter who was born on 1 May 1994.

He became famous in 2014 with his debut single, “Woju”. During this time, he was signed into a record that is known as G-Worldwide Entertainment.

Kizz Daniel is one of the most successful Afrobeat singers in Nigeria as of 2024. He has dropped several hit songs like Twe Twe, Cough, Buga, and others.

Olamide

Olamide has been one of the most successful rappers in Nigeria over the years and currently. He became famous in the Nigerian music industry when he dropped his first hit song Eni Duro in 2010.

Since then, Olamide Gbenga Adedeji who was born on 15 March 1989 has released numerous albums and EPs.

 

Tiwa Savage

Tiwa Savage is one of the most talented female music artists in Nigeria. 

Tiwatope Omolara Savage is a popular Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress who was born on 5 February 1980. 

She came into the limelight in the Nigerian music industry when she was signed into Mavin Records I dropped her first hit song Kele Kele, which was released in July 2013. 

At the moment, Tiwa Savage has numerous music albums and EPs, she has won numerous Awards including The Headies Award for Best Collabo in 2023, 2018, the City People Music Award for Best Collabo of the Year in 2018, MTV Europe Music Award for Best African Act in 2018 and more. 

 

Ayra Starr

Ayra Starr is one of the most successful female music artists in Nigeria at the moment. She came into the limelight when she was signed into Mavin Records, a popular Nigerian record label that is owned by Nigerian music producer Don Jazzy. 

Over the years, Ayra Starr has dropped several music projects and produced numerous hit songs like Away, Bloody Samaritan, Stability, Commas, and others. Likewise, she has won numerous Awards including The Headies Award for Best Female Artiste in 2023, and The Headies Award for Viewer’s Choice in 2022.

In Conclusion 

As I said earlier, there are numerous Afrobeats artists in the Nigerian music industry. Likewise, some music artists are not Nigerian but sing Afrobeats in several African countries like South Africa, Ghana, and others. 

After numerous considerations, these are the best Afrobeats artists at the moment of creating this content.