Africa is a continent brimming with musical talent, and its artists are making a significant impact on the global stage. From Afrobeats to Rai, Highlife to R&B, African musicians have not only pioneered genres but have also achieved remarkable commercial success.

This list, curated by Africa Facts Zone, highlights the continent’s top-selling artists—those whose music has resonated worldwide, amassing millions of units sold.

From the iconic Cheb Khaled of Algeria to Nigeria’s international superstars like Wizkid and Burna Boy, these artists have played a key role in shaping Africa’s musical identity while breaking records and pushing boundaries.

Here are Africa’s best-selling music artistes of all time below;

1. Cheb Khaled (Algeria)– 81 million units

2. Wizkid (Nigeria) – 65 million units

3. Amr Diab (Egypt) – 50 million units

4. Burna Boy (Nigeria) – 45 million units

5. Tamer Hosny (Egypt) – 40 million+

6. Sherine (Egypt) – 40 million+

7. P-Square (Nigeria) – 40 million

8. Rema (Nigeria) – 30 million

9. CKay (Nigeria) – 25 million

10. Tems (Nigeria) – 20 million+

11. 2Baba (Nigeria) – 20 million+

12. D’banj (Nigeria) – 20 million+

13. Tyla (South Africa) – 13 million+

14. Prince Nico Mbarga (Cameroonian-Nigerian) – 13 million