Algerian act Soolking tops the lists of the “Most Streamed Artists by African Users”, and the “Top 20 Most Streamed Artists from Africa and the Diaspora”.

Digital streaming service Deezer, released both lists: “Most Streamed Artists by African Users” & “Top 20 Most Streamed Artists from Africa and the Diaspora” along with the specially curated “Africa Unite” playlist in celebration of African artists, in commemoration of Africa Day on May 25th. Both lists were topped by Algerian act Soolking, followed closely by France-based Congolese rapper Ninho.

Deezer’s editor for Africa, Sotiris Moldovanos, said: “What makes Africa so special is the rich diversity that can be found everywhere, from our culture, languages, art and especially our unique music.”

“At Deezer we want to celebrate and showcase the incredible artists and the music making waves across the continent and the world. Local artists across Africa continue to create new sounds that inspire fellow artists around the world.”

Check out both lists below:

Top 20 most streamed artists overall by African users

1. Soolking
2. Ninho
3. Eminem
4. Drake
5. PNL
6. The Weeknd
7. Justin Bieber
8. Billie Eilish
9. Dadju
10. Burna Boy
11. Roddy Ricch
12. Amr Diab
13. Ed Sheeran
14. Maes
15. Post Malone
16. Chris Brown
17. Travis Scott
18. Kabza De Small
19. DJ Maphorisa
20. Khalid

Top 20 most streamed artists from Africa and the diaspora by African users

1. Soolking
2. Ninho
3. Burna Boy
4. Amr Diab
5. Kabza De Small
6. DJ Maphorisa
7. Fireboy Dml
8. Davido
9. Damso
10. Mohamed Amaki
11. WizKid
12. Maître Gims
13. Mr Eazi
14. Joeboy
15. Naira Marley
16. Joyous Celebration
17. Fally Ipupa
18. Elaine
19. Rema
20. Spoegwolf