The crossover hit “Essence” by Wizkid and Tems helped drive African music to the center of global debate, but major singles by Joeboy, Davido, Fireboy DML, and others kept the trend continuing.
To round out the year, Audiomack has compiled a playlist of the best 21 Afrobeats musicians of 2021, according to worldwide streams.
- Olamide
- Joeboy
- Burna Boy
- Davido
- Omah Lay
- Wizkid
- Bella Shmurda
- Naira Marley
- Fireboy DML
- Kizz Daniel
- Seyi Vibez
- Mohbad
- Zinoleesky
- Chiké
- Buju
- Barry Jhay
- Rema
- Timaya
- CKay
- Balloranking
- Patoranking
Check out the playlist and remember to support your favorite Afrobeats acts right on Audiomack.