Diamond proudly tops CNN´s 10 Best African Artists List as the only East African artist

East African mover and shaker, Diamond Platnumz has carried the name higher. This time, he tops at the Best 3 African music stars on CNN´s list.

Friday, 22nd November 2019, CNN released a list of the ten Best African artistes of 2019.

Unfortunately, Kenya was nowhere close to smelling the top 10 list but I´m sure we did well.

Diamond came out strong in East Africa, as the only artiste to receive recognition in the territory.

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Not just any recognition, he came out third, only beaten by Nigeria´s Burna Boy and Benin´s Angelique Kidjo.

Burna Boy´s success may be attributed to his successful year with African Giant album that now stands a chance to scoop the Grammy award.

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On the other hand, Benin´s Angelique Kidjo doubles up as an activist in Benin and has clinched three Grammy´s in her career life.

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Diamond then came in third, well-representing the East African territory and flying high his motherland´s flag.

Nigeria is one country that carried the day, listing 5 artistes from the land.

South Africa´s Sho Madjozi will be remembered for her International hit ¨John Cena¨ that shook the world.

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Full List

1. Burna Boy – Nigeria
2. Angelique Kidjo – Benin
3. Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania
4. Yemi Alade – Nigeria
5. Tiwa Savage – Nigeria
6. Wizkid – Nigeria
7. Mr Eazi – Nigeria
8. Sho Madjozi – South Africa
9. Busiswa Gqulu – South Africa
10. Mwila Musonda alias Slapdee – Zambia