Audiomack reveals Top 21 Afrobeats artists of 2021

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.

1. Olamide
2. Joeboy
3. Burna Boy
4. Davido
5. Omah Lay
6. Wizkid
7. Bella Shmurda
8. Naira Marley
9. Fireboy DML
10. Kizz Daniel
11. Seyi Vibez
12. Mohbad
13. Zinoleesky
14. Chiké
15. Buju
16. Barry Jhay
17. Rema
18. Timaya
19. CKay
20. Balloranking
21. Patoranking

Check out the playlist and remember to support your favorite Afrobeats acts right on Audiomack.

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