Most Ten (10) Awarded African Artists 2024

Africa is known for having the most unique artists, and people want to know the best among all in this article, I will give you the Most Ten (10) Awarded African Artists 2024.

Down below is the list of the most awarded ones

1. Wizkid (Nigeria) – 147+ awards

One of Nigeria’s most well-known and renowned musicians is the name Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known by his stage name Wizkid. After his breakthrough single “Holla at Your Boy” was released in 2010, he became popular in the music industry and has since become an international star.

In 2024, he has accumulated a total of 156 awards and is the top on our list, he also has a fan base who love and adore him.

Wizkid

2. Angelique Kidjo (Benin) – 140 awards

An international star, a Beninese-French singer Angelique Kidjo is renowned for both her social engagement and artistic brilliance. Her music is an amazing combination of jazz, reggae, Afrobeat, and traditional African music.

Since the start of her career, she has made a name for herself and has won about 140 awards, her fans love and adore her.

Angelique Kidjo

3. Sarkodie (Ghana) – 111 awards

Ghanaian Hip-hop performer Sarkodie has become well-known in the African music industry. His distinct and unique sound, which combines hiplife, highlife, and rap, has made him a very popular artist throughout the continent. His talent has bagged him about 118 awards making it the 3rd on our list.

Sarkodie

4. Davido (Nigeria) – 109+ awards

Davido, whose real name is David Adedeji Adeleke, has become well-known and renowned both inside and outside of Nigeria’s music business. His 2011 mind-blowing debut single “Dami Duro” elevated him to fame as a gifted vocalist, songwriter, and record producer. Davido is currently among the most celebrated African musicians, his fan base has a massive love for him and he has a total of over 109 awards.

Davido

5. Shatta Wale (Ghana) – 77 awards

Dancehall and reggae musician Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr. was born in Ghana on October 17, 1984. Formerly known as Bandana, he performs under the stage name Shatta Wale. The songs “Dancehall King,” “My Level,” and “We Taking Over” are his most well-known hits.

Shatta Wale

6. Burna Boy (Nigeria) – 70 awards

With his distinctive afro-fusion sound, Nigerian singer and composer Burna Boy whose real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu has captured the attention of music fans worldwide.

The Grammy winner, Burna Boy has made a name for himself and acquired fame in the Nigerian and international music industry with several awards, including BET Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, and Nigeria Entertainment Awards. He has received a total of 70 awards.

Burna Boy

7. Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) – 64+ awards

Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack, popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, is a businessman, dancer, philanthropist, and bongo flava recording artist from Tanzania. He founded Wasafi Media, Wasafi Bet, and the WCB Wasafi Record Label. He also serves as their CEO. In East and Central Africa, Platnumz has become extremely popular. Having 900 million views on YouTube, he became the first musician from Africa to do so.

Diamond Platnumz

8. Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) – 55 awards

Tiwa Savage, whose real name is Tiwatope Omolara Savage was born on February 5, 1980, and is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actor. Savage performs pop, hip-hop, R&B, afro beats, and Yoruba music. She sings in English and Yoruba. Savage has received multiple accolades and awards for her services to the Nigerian music industry.

Tiwa Savage

9. 2Baba (Nigeria) – 50 awards

Nigerian music Icon Innocent Ujah Idibia, also known by his stage name 2Baba, has proven to be among the top awarded African artists. Thanks to several successful singles and albums that have topped music charts throughout the years, he has continuously been acknowledged for his contribution to the Nigerian music scene.

2Baba

10. Stonebwoy (Ghana) – 45+ awards

Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy, whose real name is Livingstone Etse Satekla, was born on March 5, 1988. He performs reggae, Afropop, and Afro-dancehall.

He is the CEO of Burniton Music Group., He was the winner of the Best International Act, Artiste of the Year at the 2015 and 2024 Ghana Music Awards, Africa category at the 2015 BET Awards. Furthermore, two billboard plaques have been awarded to him.

Stonebwoy

In Conclusion

The artists mentioned above tried and worked hard to make it to the top, we hope you found this article and it is the best result to the questions you researched. If you found this article kindly share it with others.