Afrobeats Influence Index
Discover the most influential Afrobeats artists, ranked by their impact on the industry, revenue generation, and contributions to the genre's global rise.
| Rank | Artist | Score | Revenue ($Millions) | Artists Uplifted | Collaborations | Awards Won | Years Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Davido | 22.72 | 19.67 | 20 | 35 | 30 | 11 |
| 2 |  Olamide | 22.20 | 13.11 | 30 | 40 | 25 | 12 |
| 3 |  Wizkid | 22.13 | 22.95 | 15 | 30 | 29 | 11 |
| 4 |  Burna Boy | 18.23 | 18.58 | 10 | 25 | 27 | 10 |
| 5 |  Tiwa Savage | 13.63 | 9.83 | 12 | 22 | 20 | 10 |
| 6 |  Mr Eazi | 13.05 | 8.74 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 8 |
| 7 |  Yemi Alade | 10.81 | 7.65 | 8 | 20 | 15 | 9 |
| 8 |  Kizz Daniel | 8.82 | 6.56 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 7 |
| 9 |  Patoranking | 8.24 | 5.46 | 7 | 15 | 10 | 9 |
| 10 |  Tekno | 6.55 | 4.37 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 8 |
| 11 |  Tems | 6.19 | 5.46 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 3 |
| 12 |  Rema | 5.45 | 4.37 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 4 |
| 13 |  Simi | 5.36 | 3.28 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 7 |
| 14 |  Adekunle Gold | 4.71 | 3.28 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
| 15 |  Fireboy DML | 4.36 | 3.28 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 4 |
| 16 |  Ckay | 3.61 | 3.28 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| 17 |  Joeboy | 2.87 | 2.19 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| 18 |  Omah Lay | 2.57 | 2.19 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| 19 |  Ayra Starr | 1.54 | 1.09 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 20 |  Asake | 1.14 | 1.09 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Disclaimer: The Afrobeats Influence Index is a curated ranking system that combines various metrics to assess artists' impact on the genre. Data is sourced from public records, industry reports, and verified achievements. Revenue figures are estimates based on publicly available information and may not reflect exact earnings. Rankings are updated periodically and subject to change as new data becomes available.