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From legendary icons to rising stars, get to know the top African musicians shaping global sounds. Explore their biographies and the unique Afropop genres that define their artistry!

Afropop-African Music Vinyl record with a vibrant geometric-patterned cover. An exploration of diverse genres and pays homage to the rhythmic brilliance of African musicians.

AFROBEATS

74

Afropop-African Music Vinyl record with a vibrant geometric-patterned cover. An exploration of diverse genres and pays homage to the rhythmic brilliance of African musicians.

AFROHOUSE

8

A vinyl record featuring colorful, geometric patterns and stripes on its surface, positioned against a plain, light background.

AFROPOP

18

Afropop-African Music Vinyl record with a vibrant geometric-patterned cover. An exploration of diverse genres and pays homage to the rhythmic brilliance of African musicians.

AMAPIANO

19

Bolero

2

Cha-cha-chá

1

Enríque Jorrín

Danzón, Mambo

1

Antonio Arcaño

Afropop-African Music Vinyl record with a vibrant geometric-patterned cover. An exploration of diverse genres and pays homage to the rhythmic brilliance of African musicians.

FUJI

8

Gospel

14

Afropop-African Music Vinyl record with a vibrant geometric-patterned cover. An exploration of diverse genres and pays homage to the rhythmic brilliance of African musicians.

GQOM

6

Afropop-African Music Vinyl record with a vibrant geometric-patterned cover. An exploration of diverse genres and pays homage to the rhythmic brilliance of African musicians.

HIGHLIFE

2

Highlife, Afrobeat

1

King Promise

Highlife, Afrobeats

1

KiDi

Highlife, Afropop

1

Fameye

Highlife, Drill, Afropop

1

Black Sherif

Highlife, Fante Rap

1

Kofi Kinaata

Hip Hop, R&B, Pop

1

Drake

Afropop-African Music Vinyl record with a vibrant geometric-patterned cover. An exploration of diverse genres and pays homage to the rhythmic brilliance of African musicians.

HIP-HOP

21

Afropop-African Music Vinyl record with a vibrant geometric-patterned cover. An exploration of diverse genres and pays homage to the rhythmic brilliance of African musicians.

INDIE / ALTERNATIVE

8

A vinyl record featuring colorful, geometric patterns and stripes on its surface, positioned against a plain, light background.

JAZZ/AFROSOUL

5

Afropop-African Music Vinyl record with a vibrant geometric-patterned cover. An exploration of diverse genres and pays homage to the rhythmic brilliance of African musicians.

JUJU

2

Afropop-African Music Vinyl record with a vibrant geometric-patterned cover. An exploration of diverse genres and pays homage to the rhythmic brilliance of African musicians.

KWAITO

37

Mambo

1

Dámaso Pérez Prado

Mambo, Latin Jazz

1

Israel “Cachao” López

Merengue, Bachata

1

Juan Luis Guerra

Pop, R&B, Dancehall

1

Rihanna

Pop, R&B, Reggae Fusion

1

Iyaz

Afropop-African Music Vinyl record with a vibrant geometric-patterned cover. An exploration of diverse genres and pays homage to the rhythmic brilliance of African musicians.

R n B

4

R&B, Pop

1

The Weeknd

R&B, Reggae

1

Shontelle

R&B, Soul

1

Daniel Caesar

Afropop-African Music Vinyl record with a vibrant geometric-patterned cover. An exploration of diverse genres and pays homage to the rhythmic brilliance of African musicians.

REGGAE

6

Reggae Fusion, Pop

1

MAGIC!

Salsa

1

Celia Cruz

Son Cubano

1

Buena Vista Social

Afropop-African Music Vinyl record with a vibrant geometric-patterned cover. An exploration of diverse genres and pays homage to the rhythmic brilliance of African musicians.

SPIRITUAL / GOSPEL

11

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