Here are some Afrobeat / Afrobeats artists to keep an eye on in 2025 — both established acts still climbing and emerging names who are shaping the future.
Established Acts with Momentum
These are artists who’ve already made big waves and are likely to push even further in 2025:
| Artist | Why They’re Important in 2025 |
|---|---|
| Rema | He continues to produce hits (“Baby (Is It a Crime)”, HEIS) that do well not just in Nigeria but globally. |
| Asake | Blending Afrobeat with Amapiano and street sounds, Asake has been getting strong streaming numbers and solid recognition. |
| Ayra Starr | Mavin Records’ star is pushing her listener base outwards with catchy songs and strong presence in streaming platforms. |
| Tems | With international nominations and wins, her sound remains influential and carries cross-border appeal. |
| Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido | These heavyweights still dominate and shape what listeners expect from Afrobeat globally (features, collaborations, genre blending). |
Rising & Breakout Artists to Watch
These are newer or less globally known acts that are being tipped as ones to watch — some already showing signs of big growth in 2025.
| Artist | What they’re doing / Why they stand out |
|---|---|
| Kunmie | Broke out with “Arike”, viral on Spotify & TikTok, strong streaming numbers. |
| Fola | Signed under Dangbana Republik, good reception for his EP What a Feeling; collaborations boosting visibility. |
| Chella (Chella Boi) | Hitting high placements on Global Shazam charts; songs like “Nyash Na Nyash” catching both local and international traction. |
| Zerry DL | Blends Afrobeats with dance / amapiano influences; has gained traction with remixes and streaming. |
| POS | Viral hits like Wyn, strong street appeal, regarded as one of the breakout voices. |
| Qing Madi | Has a distinct voice, good for crossover between Afropop, R&B, etc.; collaborations helping lift her profile. |
| FirstKlaz | Genre-boundary pushing (mixing Fuji, R&B, street-hop etc.), with solid online presence. |
| Fido | Breakout track Awolowo, following it up with “Joy is Coming”; good mix of street-smart lyrics and melody. |
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