14 Best-Selling Artists in Africa

Africa is absolutely buzzing with incredible music talent, and artists from across the continent are making huge waves all over the world. From the catchy beats of Afrobeats and Highlife to the soulful sounds of R&B and Rai, African musicians aren’t just creating amazing sounds, they’re also achieving massive success selling their music.

So, who are the biggest sellers? According to Africa Facts Zone, there’s a list of artists whose music has connected with people everywhere, selling millions upon millions of copies globally. 

These are the stars who’ve not only shaped the sound of Africa but have also broken records and barriers along the way. Think of legends like Algeria’s Cheb Khaled or Nigeria’s global powerhouses Wizkid and Burna Boy!

Here’s a look at some of Africa’s reported best-selling music artists of all time, based on those figures:

1. Cheb Khaled (Algeria): Leading the pack with a massive 81 million units sold.

2. Wizkid (Nigeria): The Starboy himself, reportedly hitting 65 million units.

3. Amr Diab (Egypt): An Egyptian icon with a reported 50 million units sold.

4. Burna Boy (Nigeria): The African Giant, clocking in at 45 million units.

5. Tamer Hosny (Egypt): Another Egyptian superstar, with over 40 million units sold.

6. Sherine (Egypt): Also from Egypt, matching with over 40 million units sold.

7. P-Square (Nigeria): The iconic Nigerian duo, reaching 40 million units.

8. Rema (Nigeria): A newer global star from Nigeria, already at 30 million units.

9. CKay (Nigeria): Known for his massive hit “Love Nwantiti,” hitting 25 million units.

10. Tems (Nigeria): The unique voice making waves globally, with over 20 million units.

11. 2Baba (Nigeria): A Nigerian legend (formerly 2Face Idibia), also surpassing 20 million units.

12. D’banj (Nigeria): The Koko Master himself, another Nigerian star with over 20 million units.

13. Tyla (South Africa): The “Water” sensation from South Africa, reaching over 13 million units.

14. Prince Nico Mbarga (Cameroonian-Nigerian): Famous for “Sweet Mother,” hitting 13 million units in his time.

These artists represent the incredible reach and power of African music on the world stage, backed by impressive sales figures!