Africa is a continent bursting with musical talents with its artistes making waves on the global stage. From Afrobeats to Rai, from Highlife to R&B, African musicians have not only defined genres but have also achieved staggering commercial success.
This list, according to Africa Facts Zone, celebrates the continent’s best-selling artistes, those whose music has resonated far and wide, racking up millions of units sold across the world.
Whether it’s the legendary Cheb Khaled from Algeria or Nigeria’s global hitmakers like Wizkid and Burna Boy, these stars have helped shape Africa’s sonic identity while breaking barriers and setting records.
Here are Africa’s best-selling music artistes of all time:
1. Cheb Khaled (Algeria)– 81 million units
2. Wizkid (Nigeria) – 65 million units
3. Amr Diab (Egypt) – 50 million units
4. Burna Boy (Nigeria) – 45 million units
5. Tamer Hosny (Egypt) – 40 million+
6. Sherine (Egypt) – 40 million+
7. P-Square (Nigeria) – 40 million
8. Rema (Nigeria) – 30 million
9. CKay (Nigeria) – 25 million
10. Tems (Nigeria) – 20 million+
11. 2Baba (Nigeria) – 20 million+
12. D’banj (Nigeria) – 20 million+
13. Tyla (South Africa) – 13 million+
14. Prince Nico Mbarga (Cameroonian-Nigerian) – 13 million
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