Great Work !! See The Top 5 African American
Artists Who Has Given African Artists
Do you know that major half of American
artist are Africans or are partly linked to
African background?
So far so good, here are few African American
artists who has given African artist a spot to
join the league of internationals.
5. Jidenna
Real names Jidenna Theodore Mobisson (born
May 4, 1985), better known by his stage name
Jidenna is proudly a Nigerian by birth. After
his “Classic Man” breakthrough, Jidenna has
lived up to expections in the States.
Although, he has not done anything official
with African acts but alot of goddies is on the
box. From news source, Nigerian acts like
Wizkid, Banky W and Tiwa Savage have been
rumoured to feature him on their various
record yet to be released.
Well, lets see what the future holds. Finger-
crossed!
4. Wale
Real names Olubowale Victor Akintimehin
(born September 21, 1984), better known by
his stage name Wale is also a proud Nigerian.
His both parents are “Yorubas”.
Wale became a house hold name having been
signed to Maybach Music owned by Rick Ross
in 2011. Ever since, he has impressive records
that made the US top charts.
Wale has shown his love for Nigerian vibes
numerous times. From the list, he has worked
with Olamide, Wizkid, Reminisce, Lil Kesh,
Davido and more.
3. Major Lazor
Major Lazer is an electronic dance music trio
composed of record producer Diplo, DJs
Jillionaire and Walshy Fire. Having been
underground, they sprung up to limelight with
their hit track “Lean On”, which featured DJ
Snake and MØ.
The song was first offered to Rihanna and
then Nicki Minaj who both rejected.
In July 2016, a new track titled “Cold Water”,
featuring vocals from MØ and Justin Bieber,
was released by Major Lazer. It debuted at
No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It is unofficial, but the group have been linked
to an African background. Recently, they drop
a mixtape titled “Africa is the future” Vol. 2
which featured alot of Afrocentric sounds and
melodies.
Thoroughly, they have aimed to put Africa as
centre of music world wide. They have
imported they likes of Fuse ODG, DJ
Maphorisa, Nasty C, Ice Prince, Patoranking,
Wizkid, Skales, Yung L and lots more into the
league of the internationals.
2. French Montana
Suprised at the list is the “Unforgettable”
Morrocan American rapper French Montana .
Real names Karim Kharbouch (born November
9, 1984). He is the founder of Coke Boys
Records.
He officially debuted in 2012, after he signed
a joint-venture recording deal with Bad Boy
Records and Maybach Music Group. He made
hits after hits which landed him top featured
artist in the States.
In July 2017, Montana released his
sophomore studio album, Jungle Rules, which
peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard 200.
The album was supported by the single
“Unforgettable”, featuring Swae Lee which
became Montana’s first song as lead artist to
reach the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
His previous visuals to this platinum hit
“Unforgettable” shows the love he has for his
continent Africa. The video was shot in the
streets of Uganda which displays the
elegance and happiness of the people.
Counting down, he has also been one of the
distinguished African American act pivoting
the Afro genre to the world. He has
collobarated on records with Ice Prince,
Wizkid, Mr. Eazi, Nasty C, Cassper Nyovest
and more.
1. Akon
Real names Aliaume Damala Badara Akon
Thiam (born April 16, 1973), better known as
Akon is an American-born Senegalese singer.
He conquered the music world with his first
single “Locked Up” off his debut album
“Trouble”.
He is the first solo artist to hold both the
number one and two spots simultaneously on
the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice. Records
after records, albums after albums, Akon has
been consistent with the fire.
He has worked with the various hip hop giants
in America. His “Hold My Hands” which
featured the Late Legend Michael Jackson
will always be a breathe of fresh hair to soul
listeners.
Down to Africa, Akon has been a door opener
to African acts. Not only been featured on but
has also linked African acts to other American
acts (Psquare and Rick Ross, 2baba and T
Pain).
From Senegal to Tanzania to South Africa to
Nigeria and to Ghana, Akon has been a leader
and same time a supporter of Africa tunes to
the world.
He has featured on sounds from Psquare, May
D, Dbanj, Wizkid, Davido, Runtown, Donaeo,
Senegalese artists Bobaaand Youssou N’Dour,
South Africa’s Yvonne Chaka Chaka,
Zimbabwe’s Jah Prayzah and the DRC’s Fally
Ipupa etc.
