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Africa's top exported artistes

Nigerian singer Rema. (Instagram/heisrema)

A new generation of African artistes is leading the charge in global tunes. Infusing traditional sounds with contemporary beats, Africa is delivering new sounds that people are excited to hear, not just in Africa but in the rest of the world, breaking barriers and collaborating with international superstars. This has sparked a worldwide love affair with African music.

The much-awaited Spotify Wrapped data for 2023 reveals the undeniable growing influence of African artistes across the globe, with African music witnessing a 26 per cent year-on-year increase in plays outside the continent.

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