2Face Idibia, born Innocent Ujah Idibia, is one of Nigeria’s most iconic musicians. Known for “African Queen” and pioneering modern Afrobeats, he has been a defining voice in Nigerian popular music since 2004.
Eedris Abdulkareem is a pioneering Nigerian rapper known for the political anthem “Jaga Jaga” and his membership in the group Remedies. A bold voice in Nigerian hip-hop, he is celebrated for his social commentary and artistic courage.
William Onyeabor was a Nigerian electronic music pioneer who recorded visionary synthesizer-driven albums in the late 1970s and 80s before retiring to a life of faith. His rediscovery by Luaka Bop in 2013 introduced him to a global audience.
Daddy Showkey, born John Asiemo, is a Nigerian reggae-dancehall icon from Ajegunle, Lagos. He pioneered the galala music genre in the 1990s and became a symbol of pride for his home community.
Lagbaja is a Nigerian masked musician known for his Afrojuju sound and sharp social commentary. Widely believed to be Bisade Ologunde, he has maintained his masked identity for decades as a statement about anonymity and communal identity.
Sonny Okosuns was a Nigerian Afro-reggae pioneer who used music as political commentary. Known for “Fire in Soweto” and “Which Way Nigeria,” he remains one of the most significant voices in African conscious music.
Genevieve Nnaji is Nigeria’s most iconic actress and a pioneering figure in African cinema. Known for her Nollywood career and her Netflix directorial debut Lionheart (2018), she is one of Africa’s most celebrated entertainers.
Rebecca Malope is South Africa’s most celebrated gospel singer. A multiple SAMA award winner and one of South Africa’s best-selling artists, she has defined and dominated South African gospel music for three decades.
Mbongeni Ngema is a South African playwright, director, and composer best known for creating Sarafina! — the anti-apartheid musical that ran on Broadway in 1988 and received five Tony Award nominations.
Hugh Masekela was South Africa’s greatest jazz trumpeter and one of Africa’s most important musicians. An exiled anti-apartheid artist, he is celebrated for “Grazing in the Grass” and the protest anthem “Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela).”
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