Many of these celebrities are more popular than some African Presidents. They are famous and are easily recognized.
Here is a count down to my top 12 most famous entertainers in Africa.
12 FALLY IPUPA- Congo
Fally Ipupa is a singer-songwriter from the
Democratic Republic of the Congo . He was
part of the band of Koffi Olomidé, Quartier
Latin International , from 1999 to 2006 before
starting a solo career. His first solo album
was Droit chemin released in 2006, and his
second album Arsenal de Belles Melodies
(A2BM) was released in 2009. In 2007, Ipupa
won the Kora Awards for Best Artist or Group
from Central Africa. In 2010, Fally Ipupa
won the MTV Africa Music Awards 2010 for
Best Video (for Sexy Dance ) and Best
Francophone. He won the urban awards for
best African artist. Ipupa was nominated in the
Best Live Act category at the 2014 MTV Africa
Music Awards . He released an album named
kosa leka in 2014.
11 AWILO LONGOMBA- Congo
His second CD, Coupe Bibamba (1998) made
him known throughout Africa, Europe and
America. This was followed by Kafou Kafou
(2001) and an album, Mondongo (2004), which
features Japponais, Dally Kimoko, Caen
Madoka, Djudjuchet, Josky Kiambukuta and
Simaro Lutumba . He is also credited as an
atalaku (animateur) on some soukous records.
Awilo now lives in France and is engaged to
musician Barbara Kanam .
In 2008, Awilo Longomba released the new
album Super-Man which was another success.
Awilo continued his popularity in USA/ Canada
while on tour with Nabtry International Cultural
Dancers, an African dance group founded in
2007 by Grace Haukwa. The Super-Man tour
was successful throughout 2008 and 2009. By
popular votes and a historic win at the
International Reggae and World Music Awards
with over 120 countries voting in, Super-Man
won the Best Soukous Entertainer Award 2009.
CEO and founder of Nabtry Grace Haukwa, who
represents Awilo in the US, received the award
on Awilo's behalf at the ceremony.
10 JACKIE APPIAH- Ghana
Jackie Appiah is the most famous actress from Ghana. Jackie is to Ghollywood, exactly what Genevieve Nnaji is to Nollywood. Jackie has won several awards.
9 FEMI KUTI- Nigeria
Femi is the eldest son of the legendary Fela Kuti who was labeled as the ‘King of Rock n’ Roll in Africa’. At 49 years of age, this Nigerian musician has been able to keep his father’s spirit alive through his energetic Afrobeat music. He has toured the world performing his music and has done numerous collaborations with other international artists like Common and Mos def (both from the US). His album, Fight to Win, sold gold. Femi has been nominated for a Grammy award four times in the world music category in 2003, 2010, 2012 and 2013 but has never won. Being nominated is a wonderful thing, but hopefully he would win someday.
8 OMOTOLA JALADE EKEINDE- Nigeria
Omotola is a super star actress from Nigeria and a very famous one at that. Omotola's fame got her name featured as Times Most Influential People in The World in 2013, a list that equally featured the likes of Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Mitchell Obama,and other world personalities.
7 P'SQUARE- Nigeria
They have conquered African music industry. They have performed in front of many African presidents who always invite them. They have won several international and local awards. They are indeed famous.
6 D'BANJ- Nigeria
Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo (popularly known as D'banj, born June 9, 1980) is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, harmonica player, and businessman. He has won several music awards, including the awards for Best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2007, Artist of the Year at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2009, Best International Act: Africa at the BET Awards 2011, and Best-selling African Artist at the 2014 World Music Awards. He adopted the stage name D'banj, a combination of his first name Dapo and his surname Oyebanjo. D'banj is currently best known internationally for his 2012 summer hit "Oliver Twist", an up tempo dance fusion of Afrobeat and electronic dance music that topped the African charts 2011 and was a top 10 hit in the UK singles chart in 2012 reaching #2 on the UK R&B chart.
5 2BABA- Nigeria
Innocent Ujah Idibia (born in Jos,Plateau State,Nigeria), better known by his stage name 2face Idibia, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. He officially discontinued the use of the name Tuface and selected Tu-baba as his stage name. He is one of the most decorated and successful Afro pop artists in Africa. He is one of the most bankable artists in Africa.
2Face has received one MTV Europe Music Award, one World Music Award, five Headies Awards(Hip-hop award), four Chanel O Music Video Awards and one BET award for his musical work, four MTV Africa Music Awards, one MOBO award, one KORA award, and numerous additional nominations.
4 GENEVIEVE NNAJI- Nigeria
Genevieve is the most popular Nollywood actress and the most popular African actress. She was dubbed the Julia Roberts of Africa by Oprah Winfrey Show in an episode dubbed "Meet the Most Famous People in the World".
3 YVONNE CHACA CHACA- South Africa
Yvonne Chaka Chaka(bornYvonne Machaka in 1965)is a South African singer.Dubbed the "Princess of Africa", Chaka Chaka has been at the forefront of South African popular music for 20 years. Songs like"I'm Burning Up", "thank you mister dj", "I Cry for Freedom", "Makoti", "Motherland"and the ever-popular "Umqombothi" ("African Beer"
ensured Yvonne's stardom. The song "Umqombothi" was featured in the opening scene of the 2004 movie Hotel Rwanda.
2 LUPITA NYONG- Kenya
In little more than a year, Lupita Nyong’o has made the leap from serious student to Oscar-winning actress and head-turning fashion star. Her popularity has been escalating after featuring in "12 Years A Slave". She has covered international magazines such as Vogue and People Magazine where she was named the Most Beautiful Woman.
Born March 1, 1983) is an actress,film and music video director of dual Kenyan and Mexican citizenship. After graduating from Hampshire College with a bachelor's degree in film and theatre studies, Nyong'o worked as a production assistant on several Hollywood films. In 2008 she made her acting debut with the short film East River and subsequently starred in the Kenyan television series Shuga(2009). Also in 2009, she wrote, produced and directed the documentary film in My Genes. Nyong'o later completed a master's degree in acting from the Yale School of Drama, followed by her first feature film role in Steve McQueen's historical drama 12 Years a Slave(2013). Her role as the slave Patsey in the film was widely acclaimed, earning her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, among numerous other awards and nominations. In 2014, she was named "The Most Beautiful Woman" by People.
1 AKON- Senegal
Akon appears to be the most famous African musician.Although a resident of the US now, Akonreally cherishes and embraces his Senegalese roots. The 41 year old musician and entrepreneur has released 3 albums that have all sold platinum. He is highly regarded in the Hip Hop world and has helped other musicians, like Lady Gaga, make their breakthrough as well. He owns Konvict Record Label, Konvict Clothing, and Konfidence Foundation.
Here is a count down to my top 12 most famous entertainers in Africa.
12 FALLY IPUPA- Congo
Fally Ipupa is a singer-songwriter from the
Democratic Republic of the Congo . He was
part of the band of Koffi Olomidé, Quartier
Latin International , from 1999 to 2006 before
starting a solo career. His first solo album
was Droit chemin released in 2006, and his
second album Arsenal de Belles Melodies
(A2BM) was released in 2009. In 2007, Ipupa
won the Kora Awards for Best Artist or Group
from Central Africa. In 2010, Fally Ipupa
won the MTV Africa Music Awards 2010 for
Best Video (for Sexy Dance ) and Best
Francophone. He won the urban awards for
best African artist. Ipupa was nominated in the
Best Live Act category at the 2014 MTV Africa
Music Awards . He released an album named
kosa leka in 2014.
11 AWILO LONGOMBA- Congo
His second CD, Coupe Bibamba (1998) made
him known throughout Africa, Europe and
America. This was followed by Kafou Kafou
(2001) and an album, Mondongo (2004), which
features Japponais, Dally Kimoko, Caen
Madoka, Djudjuchet, Josky Kiambukuta and
Simaro Lutumba . He is also credited as an
atalaku (animateur) on some soukous records.
Awilo now lives in France and is engaged to
musician Barbara Kanam .
In 2008, Awilo Longomba released the new
album Super-Man which was another success.
Awilo continued his popularity in USA/ Canada
while on tour with Nabtry International Cultural
Dancers, an African dance group founded in
2007 by Grace Haukwa. The Super-Man tour
was successful throughout 2008 and 2009. By
popular votes and a historic win at the
International Reggae and World Music Awards
with over 120 countries voting in, Super-Man
won the Best Soukous Entertainer Award 2009.
CEO and founder of Nabtry Grace Haukwa, who
represents Awilo in the US, received the award
on Awilo's behalf at the ceremony.
10 JACKIE APPIAH- Ghana
Jackie Appiah is the most famous actress from Ghana. Jackie is to Ghollywood, exactly what Genevieve Nnaji is to Nollywood. Jackie has won several awards.
9 FEMI KUTI- Nigeria
Femi is the eldest son of the legendary Fela Kuti who was labeled as the ‘King of Rock n’ Roll in Africa’. At 49 years of age, this Nigerian musician has been able to keep his father’s spirit alive through his energetic Afrobeat music. He has toured the world performing his music and has done numerous collaborations with other international artists like Common and Mos def (both from the US). His album, Fight to Win, sold gold. Femi has been nominated for a Grammy award four times in the world music category in 2003, 2010, 2012 and 2013 but has never won. Being nominated is a wonderful thing, but hopefully he would win someday.
8 OMOTOLA JALADE EKEINDE- Nigeria
Omotola is a super star actress from Nigeria and a very famous one at that. Omotola's fame got her name featured as Times Most Influential People in The World in 2013, a list that equally featured the likes of Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Mitchell Obama,and other world personalities.
7 P'SQUARE- Nigeria
They have conquered African music industry. They have performed in front of many African presidents who always invite them. They have won several international and local awards. They are indeed famous.
6 D'BANJ- Nigeria
Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo (popularly known as D'banj, born June 9, 1980) is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, harmonica player, and businessman. He has won several music awards, including the awards for Best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2007, Artist of the Year at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2009, Best International Act: Africa at the BET Awards 2011, and Best-selling African Artist at the 2014 World Music Awards. He adopted the stage name D'banj, a combination of his first name Dapo and his surname Oyebanjo. D'banj is currently best known internationally for his 2012 summer hit "Oliver Twist", an up tempo dance fusion of Afrobeat and electronic dance music that topped the African charts 2011 and was a top 10 hit in the UK singles chart in 2012 reaching #2 on the UK R&B chart.
5 2BABA- Nigeria
Innocent Ujah Idibia (born in Jos,Plateau State,Nigeria), better known by his stage name 2face Idibia, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. He officially discontinued the use of the name Tuface and selected Tu-baba as his stage name. He is one of the most decorated and successful Afro pop artists in Africa. He is one of the most bankable artists in Africa.
2Face has received one MTV Europe Music Award, one World Music Award, five Headies Awards(Hip-hop award), four Chanel O Music Video Awards and one BET award for his musical work, four MTV Africa Music Awards, one MOBO award, one KORA award, and numerous additional nominations.
4 GENEVIEVE NNAJI- Nigeria
Genevieve is the most popular Nollywood actress and the most popular African actress. She was dubbed the Julia Roberts of Africa by Oprah Winfrey Show in an episode dubbed "Meet the Most Famous People in the World".
3 YVONNE CHACA CHACA- South Africa
Yvonne Chaka Chaka(bornYvonne Machaka in 1965)is a South African singer.Dubbed the "Princess of Africa", Chaka Chaka has been at the forefront of South African popular music for 20 years. Songs like"I'm Burning Up", "thank you mister dj", "I Cry for Freedom", "Makoti", "Motherland"and the ever-popular "Umqombothi" ("African Beer"
ensured Yvonne's stardom. The song "Umqombothi" was featured in the opening scene of the 2004 movie Hotel Rwanda.2 LUPITA NYONG- Kenya
In little more than a year, Lupita Nyong’o has made the leap from serious student to Oscar-winning actress and head-turning fashion star. Her popularity has been escalating after featuring in "12 Years A Slave". She has covered international magazines such as Vogue and People Magazine where she was named the Most Beautiful Woman.
Born March 1, 1983) is an actress,film and music video director of dual Kenyan and Mexican citizenship. After graduating from Hampshire College with a bachelor's degree in film and theatre studies, Nyong'o worked as a production assistant on several Hollywood films. In 2008 she made her acting debut with the short film East River and subsequently starred in the Kenyan television series Shuga(2009). Also in 2009, she wrote, produced and directed the documentary film in My Genes. Nyong'o later completed a master's degree in acting from the Yale School of Drama, followed by her first feature film role in Steve McQueen's historical drama 12 Years a Slave(2013). Her role as the slave Patsey in the film was widely acclaimed, earning her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, among numerous other awards and nominations. In 2014, she was named "The Most Beautiful Woman" by People.
1 AKON- Senegal
Akon appears to be the most famous African musician.Although a resident of the US now, Akonreally cherishes and embraces his Senegalese roots. The 41 year old musician and entrepreneur has released 3 albums that have all sold platinum. He is highly regarded in the Hip Hop world and has helped other musicians, like Lady Gaga, make their breakthrough as well. He owns Konvict Record Label, Konvict Clothing, and Konfidence Foundation.
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