Top 5 African Electronic Dance Music Artists
Looking for some new music to get you moving? Check out our list of the top 5 African electronic dance music artists! From house to techno, these artists will definitely get you grooving.
MHD
MHD is a French rapper of Guinean descent. He is a pioneer of the genre of Afro trap, a mix of trap and rap music with African influences. His music is characterized by its positive and uplifting messages, as well as its catchy melodies. MHD has released two studio albums, both of which have been very successful in his home country of France.
Necessary
Necessary is a South African duo consisting of brothers Andrew and Matthew Chibanga. Their music is a mix of house, techno, and electronica, with elements of traditional African music thrown in. They have released two EPs and several singles, and their song “Bamako” was included on the soundtrack for the film “Black Panther.”
Casper Nyovest
Casper Nyovest is a South African rapper who rose to fame with his debut album “Tsholofelo.” The album was certified platinum and won several awards, including Best Hip Hop Album at the South African Music Awards. Casper’s music is influenced by American hip hop, as well as by traditional South African music. He has since released two more albums, both of which were also very successful.
Smaland
Smaland is a Swedish duo consisting of producers Andreas Ljungberg and Johan Lindström. Their music combines elements of techno and house with traditional Swedish folk music. They have released two EPs and several singles, including the popular song “Dansa.”
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Mr Eazi
Mr Eazi is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He is the pioneer of Banku music, a fusion genre of Ghanaian highlife and Nigerian tried-and-true Afrobeat. Mr Eazi’s unique sound and style has endeared him to fans all over the world, and he has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry including Diplo, Major Lazer, Wizkid, and Chronixx.
Wizkid
Wizkid, born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He started singing at age 11 and went on to release his debut album, Superstar, in 2011. His follow-up album, Ayo, was released in 2014 and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Wizkid has won numerous awards, including three MTV Africa Music Awards, two World Music Awards, and four BET Awards.
Davido
Davido is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born in Atlanta and raised in Lagos, Davido studied business administration at Oakwood University before relocating to London to study music technology at Westminster Kingsway College. He made his music debut as a member of the music group KB International. Davido rose to prominence in 2011 with the release of his debut album Omo Baba Olowo, which included the singles “Back When”, “Dami Duro”, “All of You”, and “Ekuro”.
Tekno
Tekno is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer who specializes in Afrobeats. He rose to prominence with his 2013 hit single “Alhaji”, which went viral on social media. He has since released several other successful singles, including “Duro”, “Pana”, and “Woman”. In addition to his solo work, Tekno has also Collaborated with several other artists, including Wizkid, Davido, and Flavour. He is considered one of the leading artists in the Afrobeats genre.
