AFRICA’S LEADING WOMEN IN MUSIC

The African soil is no stranger when it comes to talent, Africa is home for some of the biggest international acts and today we choose to shine the light on some of the women across the African continent that have been making a mark in the music industry. The women have played a big role when it comes to putting the continent on the map. Here are some of the leading women in music.

TIWA SAVAGE/NIGERIA

Tiwa Savage is a Nigerian female artist who has been making waves ever since her arrival on the music scene, she was first introduced to us by Don Jazzi who signed her to Marvin records, her arrival on the scene changed the game in a major way, together they produced hit after hit up until she eventually signed to Universal music group and she recently released a new song ‘Somebody’s son’ which features Brandy Norwood, which was such a huge milestone in her career, she has been doing well and her amazing vocals and consistency makes her one of Africa’s leading women in music.

MAMPI THE QUEEN DIVA/ZAMBIA

The Queen Diva has been doing it for Zambian music since she was a teenager and her consistency in the game is one to be praised, in an industry so competitive she has managed to reign supreme and remain Zambia’s queen of music. She once represented her country in Big big brother Africa competition which made her known across the continent, her unique dance moves and amazing performances have kept her career thriving for all these years.

YEMI ALADE/NIGERIA

Yemi Alade is a Nigerian Afro pop singer, songwriter, actress, we were first introduced to her by when she won the peak talent show in 2009 after winning the competition Effyzzie music group signed her and there she worked and made hit songs which made her a house hold name, her smash hit ‘Johnny’ gave her massive recognition. She recently showed up at the 2021 Earthshot award looking absolutely amazing.

LIONESS/NAMIBIA

The Namibian Rap queen has taken the music scene by storm, she came onto the scene with her hit song ‘Dreams’ which was a statement, a proclamation of her arrival. The young rapper has become a sensation and a force to reckon with in Namibia and slowly Africa is also beginning to appreciate the Namibian talent.

AMARA BROWN/ZIMBABWE

Amara Brown is a Zimbabwean singer/songwriter, she is the daughter of iconic singer Andy Brown. Amara featured on Idols East and Southern African edition and she found herself in the top 5, the singer went on to perform at the FIFA world cup in South Africa alongside Flabba from skwatta Kamp. She is one of Zimbabwe’s biggest artist at the moment.

SHEKINAH/SOUTH AFRICA

Shekinah’s arrival changed the game in the industry, her unique sound set her apart from her fellow artists and she has been such a rising star, many have called her a national treasure. She is well known internationally and has performed all over the world.

CLEO ICE QUEEN/ZAMBIA

Cleo Ice queen is a Zambian female rapper who has become an African sensation, she first started out her career in South Africa and made great headway, she featured on a song with Khuli Chana and Ice prince, she eventually came back to Zambia and decided to grow her fanbase. She joined The Big brother Africa competition where she came second place and her fanbase grew tremendously from that point on. She has had an amazing career and is considered one of Zambia’s biggest artists.