East Africa
In a year that witnessed a surge in music consumption globally, East Africa showcased its credentials. Stars like Diamond Platnumz continued to dominate the charts as bongo flava remained the leading genre in the region. Forced by the seemingly unstoppable amapiano takeover, Tanzanian artists fully embraced the genre and incorporated it into bongo flava, birthing a fusion style known unofficially as ‘Swapiano’ (Swahili piano). Meanwhile, Uganda’s flirtations with dancehall continued to pay dividends as breakout star