2Baba (2face Idibia)

2Baba’s 2004 masterpiece “African Queen” remains one of the most beloved African love songs ever recorded, with over 50 million streams globally. The most awarded Nigerian artist of his generation, he holds more MOBO Awards for Best African Act than any rival on this list, outperforming #7 P-Square in individual honours. Over two decades, his discography has bridged Afrobeats with pan-African unity, achieving 15 number-one singles across African charts—a consistency that outperforms #8 Davido's shorter reign.