A recent report by Congo to Global, a platform that celebrates Pan-African history and pop culture, has ranked Nigerian artist Burna Boy as the most popular artist in Europe, the UK, and the US. Surprisingly, no Ghanaian musician made it to the list of popular artists in these regions.
Despite the absence of Ghanaian artists, Burna Boy, alongside Davido and Wizkid, were rated as the most popular artists in West Africa.
These artists have managed to captivate audiences worldwide, showcasing the diversity and richness of African music.
The list of popular artists by location includes Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Asake in the United Kingdom, Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido in the United States, Burna Boy in Europe, Anselmo Ralph in Portugal, Diamond Platnumz in East Africa, Fally Ipupa, Burna Boy, and Soolking in France, Burna Boy and Davido in the Caribbean, Timaya, Davido, and Wizkid in West Africa, Fally Ipupa, Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Ferre Gola in French-Speaking West Africa, Amr Diab, Tamer Hosny, and Mohamed Ramadan in North Africa, Fally Ipupa and Diamond Platnumz in Central Africa, and Rema and CKay in India.
The ratings by Congo to Global shed light on the global influence and appeal of African artists, with Burna Boy emerging as a standout figure in the music scene.