Every year, there’s a new global star both old and new. This article is about fast rising artists that are dominating the music industry with their captivating voice and music.
These artists listed below have gained wide recognition in the music industry.
TOP 20 RISING STARS IN AFRICA
20. Lifesize Teddy
Lifesize Teddy, is a Nigeria rapper, and singer. Mavin record latest signee discovered by Don Jazzy, a veteran producer and music executive of Mavin record, a music label.
Lifesize Teddy was born on the 15th of July in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. She was formerly known as Elestee.
She has a personal interest in music, and began writing music lyrics before the age of 12 after she was influenced by her mother’s tape player where she was exposed to different kinds of music which was mostly influenced by her mom’s mood.
In the year 2020 she was signed by Don Jazzy and released her EP track with the title ‘LIFESIZE TEDDY’ with five songs in the Ep which include: Air, hypnotic, butterflies, John wick, and prophecy.
19. Kojo Black
McDonald Braide aka Kojo Black. He’s a fast rising Ghanaian singer and writer born on July 23, 2001. He hails from Dansoma, and legendary people were the inspiration behind his music.
His musical journey started officially in the year 2023, and he gained attention through captivating songs, and freestyles on the social media capturing people’s ears.
And he has released several songs as his debut and biggest hit songs.
18. Xing Madi
Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma, professionally known as Xing Madi, was born on July 1st, 2006 in Benin city, Edo state.
She started her singing career in a local church as a church choir at a very young age.
In the year 2022, She released her original song on TikTok which went viral, and in that same year, she released the full version on her original song titled ‘See finish’
And in the year 2023, she released a single officially, titled ‘Ole’ featuring BNXN.
17. Yammi
Yasirun Yassin Shaban aka Yammi is a popular Tanzanian singer and songwriter known for her mixture of Taarab and Bongo Fleva, popularly known as Baibuda.
She was born on 12th May 2002, and comes from Mwanza but grew up in Dar Es Salaam.
Yammi became popular after she was influenced by Indian music, and listened to Ray C songs, a legendary Tanzanian singer, and some other singers too.
She debuted with an EP titled ‘3 Hearts’ which was well received by fans as her music dominate the Tanzania music industry
16. Khaid
Sulaimon Shekoni Abiola popularly known as Khaid is a Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter born on December 10th, 2004 in Lagos.
He began his music career at a young age and performed on the streets of Lagos. He gained attention in 2022 after he was signed by Neville record label managed by Sydney Talker, a popular Nigerian content creator.
Khaid has released some hit songs like Jolie, With you, Annabella and so on.
15. Olive the boy
Joel Ofori Bonsu aka Olivetheboy, is a Ghanaian Afrobeats singer, and songwriter who comes from Konongo in the Ashanti region of Ghana.
He started his music career in 2020 but rose to fame in 2023 with his single Avanna EP. And it is the most Shazamed song in Nigeria and Ghana.
14. Nasboi
Lawal Michael Nasiru Bolaji popularly known as Nasboi was born on the 13th of March, 1992. He is a popular Nigerian Comedian, Skit Maker, Actor and Singer.
He started as a musician but got no attention then he began to mimic popular afrobeat singers. His mimic tone brought him to limelight as he was nicknamed “Low Budget OBO”
He released some songs but the songs Lover boy and Umbrella ft Wande Coal became his biggest hit.
13. Yarden
Okereke Blessed Jordan aka Yarden, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. The singer hails from Abia state, Nigeria.
He was signed under the Etin record label which made popular singers, Victor AD, Morien and so on.
Yarden went viral in the year 2022 and it got people doing a dance challenge of his song on TikTok.
12. YKB
Yusuf Oluwo Gbolaga also known as YKB is a Nigerian Afropop singer and songwriter. He was born on March 6th 1998. His first stage name was YusufKanbai but later he shortened it to YKB.
In 2019, he debuted with his first single, “Swaggu” and gained popularity with his hit song, “San Siro”
11. Azawi
Priscilla Zawedde popularly known as Azawi born in the year 1996. She’s an Ugandan singer, songwriter and dancer.
She rose to fame with the release of her single Quinomino.
Azawi has composed songs for musicians like Eddy, and many others.
10. Raebel
Ademuyiwa Oluwatobi Christiana aka Raebel is a fast rising singer and songwriter born on the 13th of November, 2003.
She was recognized for her extraordinary freestyling skills as she was known as a talented Afro dancehall artist.
Raebel gained fame when Tunde Ednut, a social media influencer reposted one of her freestyling videos which led to a massive fame for her. She is a signee under Konvest Music label.
Her debut single is “Miniskirt” and has released other hit songs.
9. Arathejay
Arathejay is a rising music artist who was born on the 21st of December, at Sekondi, Takoradi, Ghana.
He gained attention in Ghana music industry with his hit single “Sankofa ” The track has a feature and a remix collaboration with a Ghanaian artist, King Promise.
8. Soundz
Samuel Idowu Oluwadarasimi popularly known as Soundz is a Nigerian Singer and Songwriter born on the 12th of December 2000.
His interest for music began at an early age and now he has established himself in the music industry as he has continued to release new hit songs, and has continued to grow his career.
He has released songs like Amina, Shina Rambo, Emergency, Okay and many more.
7. Shine TTW
Ferdinand Chinaza Chukwuma aka Shine TTW. He’s a Nigerian afrobeat singer, and songwriter born on August 13th.
He had interest in music during his secondary school days, and was known as the entertainment student who made music.
Shine TTW went into music in the year 2018. He’s a promising singer with good music.
6. Big boi tee
Big Boi Tee is a Nigerian singer, and songwriter. He was formerly called T sharp but later changed the name to Big Boi Tee. He got his stage name from the lovers of music.
He started off as a chorister, and drummer in his local church where he was nurtured before he went into the music industry.
5. Tyla
Tyla Seethal is a South Africa Singer, Songwriter and Dancer born on January 30th, 2002.
She started off as a TikTok dancer, and dropped out of school to be a Singer.
Her biggest hit song “Water” brought her to limelight as the song was used for a dance challenge on TikTok.
The song was nominated for a Grammy award and was awarded. Tems, a Nigerian singer was one of her inspirations in becoming a Singer.
4. Bloody civilian
Emoseh Khamofu popularly known as Bloody Civilian is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and a Producer.
Bloody Civilian started off as a music Producer, producing beats and mixes for other artists and herself.
In 2022, she went into music and released her hit single “How To Kill A Man”. She became more recognized after writing and producing Black Panther Wakanda Forever soundtrack titled “Wake up”
She’s a signee under Def Jam recordings that has produced Popular Artist like Tems, Odumodublvck and so on.
Her song “I don’t like you” Brought her to limelight in 2023
Bloody Civilian is currently Signed to Def Jam Recordings, same Record label housing the likes of Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Tems and Odumodu Blvck. BLOODY CIVILIAN “I DON’T LIKE YOU” “I Don’t Like You” is a popular Bloody Civilian song released in 2023, it’s one of the songs that brought her to Limelight.
3. Logos olori
Olamilekan Emeka Taiwo aka Logos Olori is a Nigerian Singer, Producer, and songwriter born on the 30th of March 1999. He’s a new signee under DMW, and was Featured on Davido’s Timeless Album on the track titled “Picasso”
Logos Olori has released some couple of songs under DMW including the controversial song “Jaye Lo”
Olori Logos started his musical career as a producer. According to the singer, American artists like Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake are his inspiration. Also, he revealed that Nigerian singers such as Davido and Wizkid inspired him.
And he came into limelight when Davido signed him into his record label, DMW.
2. Llona
Micheal Ajuma Attah aka Llona is a Nigerian artist, and songwriter born in 1997.
In the year, 2023 He gained recognition following the release of his single, “HBP”
1. Morravey
Daniella Daniel popularly known as Morravey is a Nigerian afrobeat singer and songwriter.
She was born in March and comes from Port Harcourt, river state Nigeria.
Morravey started off by posting short videos of her covering songs, and doing freestyles and was noticed by Davido, the owner of DMW.
She was signed under DMW and was featured in his timeless album “In the garden” which brought her to limelight.
In the year, 2023, she drop her debut EP, RAVI and feature Davido in one of her songs in the EP titled “Magician”
