Burna Boy, Post Malone, Chris Brown, Travis Scott, And Others Listed In The Top 20 Most Streamed Artiste On Deezer

In celebration of Africa Day, music streaming giant, Deezer, has released Africa Unites, a dedicated playlist curated with current hits from across the continent showcasing different genres and trends, and has subsequently revealed the top streamed African based artistes in Africa.

According to statics, Local African artists shine bright across the continent as Nigeria’s Burna Boy, Egypt’s Amr Diab and South Africa’s Kabza De Small soar high as the top five most streamed African artists in Africa. Mmusic fans in Africa love global icons such as Eminem, Drake, Justin Bieber and Billie Eilish, but it’s Algerian singer, dancer and rapper Soolking who takes the crown as the most streamed artist.

According to Sotiris Moldovanos – Deezer’s Music Editor for Africa, the rich diversity that can be found everywhere – from culture, languages, art and especially their unique music have made Africa so special. He added that, Deezer wants to celebrate and showcase the incredible artists and the music making waves across the continent and the world as local artists across Africa continue to create new sounds that inspire fellow artists around the world.

Below are the Top 20 Most Streamed Artists by African users in the overall and Africa Artist categories:

Top 20 Most Streamed Artists Overall by African Users (2020)

• Soolking
• Ninho
• Eminem
• Drake
• PNL
• The Weeknd
• Justin Bieber
• Billie Eilish
• Dadju
• Burna Boy
• Roddy Ricch
• Amr Diab
• Ed Sheeran
• Maes
• Post Malone
• Chris Brown
• Travis Scott
• Kabza De Small
• DJ Maphorisa
• Khalid

Top 20 Most Streamed Artists from Africa and the diaspora by African users (2020):

• Soolking
• Ninho
• Burna Boy
• Amr Diab
• Kabza De Small
• Dj Maphorisa
• Fireboy Dml
• Davido
• Damso
• Mohamed Amaki
• WizKid
• Maître Gims
• Mr Eazi
• Joeboy
• Naira Marley
• Joyous Celebration
• Fally ipupa
• Elaine
• Rema
• Spoegwolf