Top 50 Most Popular Musicians In The World 2022 (New List)

Top 20 Most Popular Musicians In The World 2022 

 

Who are the top 20 most popular musicians in the world currently? The top 20 most popular musicians in the world include Davido, Wizkid, Akon, Burna Boy, Jungkook, Pink, Taylor Swift, Lisa Manoban, Zayn Malik, and Justin Timberlake.

These are the top 20 most popular music stars in the world as of 2022.

 

• Davido

 

• Wizkid

 

• Burna Boy

 

• Akon

 

• Jungkook

 

• Pink

 

• Taylor Swift

 

• Lisa Manoban

 

• Zayn Malik

 

• Justin Timberlake

 

•  Davido

In just a few short years, Davido has become one of Africa’s best musicians, now recognized globally. His unique blend of Afrobeats, hip-hop, and R&B has made him a favorite among music fans all over the globe.

  

He’s won awards like the MOBO Awards and B.E.T. Awards and has collaborated with artists like Drake. 

 

Despite his rising fame, he remains down-to-earth and relatable – he tweets about hanging out with friends or watching football matches on T.V., not always discussing his latest record or tour. Davido’s net worth is estimated at $30 million. 

 

• Wizkid

The Nigerian singer and songwriter have been making waves since his debut album in 2010. His unique blend of Afrobeats, R&B, and pop has earned him a loyal following both in his home country and abroad. 

 

In recent years, Wizkid has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, including Drake, Beyoncé, and Chris Brown. 

 

His most popular songs include One Dance, Ojuelegba, Come Closer ft. Drake and Kyla; In My Feelings ft. Drake.

 

His collaborations with others like Taylor Swift and Rihanna have been wildly successful commercially and critically. 

 

He is also an artist on Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 list of young celebrities. He is also recognized as one of the richest musicians in Nigeria. 

 

• Burna Boy

Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, is Africa’s most well-known musician. Burma Boy is a multi-award-winning rapper recognized for making political remarks via his songs.

 

His Twice as Tall record placed first among all nominated albums at the 2022 Grammy Awards.

 

Two years after his African Giant record was named Album of the Year at the 2019 All Africa Music Awards. With collaborations with stars like Justin Bieber and Sia, the Afro Pop singer is poised for more worldwide success.

 

• Akon

His unique blend of R&B, pop, and hip-hop will continue to appeal to fans of all ages. His music is often catchy and upbeat, making it perfect for parties and other gatherings. 

 

Akon is also known for his philanthropic work, which will endear him to even more people. For example, he helped fund an African solar power plant that provides electricity to 400 million people. 

 

The artist has several awards to his belt, including five world music awards, five Grammy award nominations, and one billboard award. 

 

Akon also made the list of the most popular male singers in the world and has remained one of the most influential in the world of music.

 

• Jungkook

While every member of this group is quite popular, if we had to rank them in one of the “Most-Searched in Google,” Jungkook comes in second and he is one of the most handsome men in the world. 

 

He is also the most streamed on Spotify and the most sought-after Kpop idol on YouTube.

 

There’s no doubt that B.T.S. is one of the most popular bands in the world right now. The trendy sensations were the quickest group since the Beatles to score four U.S. number-one albums in two years and were named the ‘Princes of Pop’ by Time magazine in 2019.

 

Jungkook, the band’s youngest member and one of its singers, also has a solo career, with tracks such as My Time and Euphoria.

 

• Pink

Pink has dominated the music industry since her debut in 2000. While she began by providing R&B songs to her admirers, the singer shifted to pop-rock and has lifted the bar ever since. 

 

Pink has been named one of the world’s greatest music artists, having won three Grammy Awards and selling over 90 million albums worldwide. The singer is known for her gruff and flexible vocals, as well as her acrobatic performances.

 

Pink is married to Carey Hart, with whom she has two children. The actress disclosed in 2020 that she and her three-year-old kid tested positive for COVID-19 but recovered.

 

• Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift was voted the Highest Paid Celebrity in 2019 for a good reason. Taylor is unquestionably a music giant, having won over 300 awards, including 11 Grammys.

 

However, the Reputation singer does not take her wealth for granted; she is a tremendous philanthropist who frequently gives back to her community.

 

She gives substantial amounts of money to causes near her heart, including a $17,000 contribution to her local library’s refurbishment.

 

Despite her triumphs and good gestures, the pop star is known in the entertainment industry as a diva. Taylor has had disputes with Kanye West and Nicki Minaj, among others. She’s also well-known for dating several prominent men and composing songs about them.

 

• Lisa Manoban

With smash hits like How You Like Tha, Ddu-Du Ddu-Du, and being the most-followed lady group on Spotify, it’s worth noting that this female band is stealing the show.

 

Lisa is the most famous member of the well-known K-pop group Blackpink as of 2020. Lisa was ranked sixth among the Top 100 Google Worldwide Highest Searched Kpop Idols in 2021 and now has the most Instagram followers among her bandmates.

 

She became the first K-pop star to reach 50 million followers on Instagram, with over 72 million followers.

 

The talented rapper and singer are continuously dabbling in the fashion industry, from sitting front row at Milan Fashion Week to being a brand ambassador for Celine and even being M.A.C. Cosmetics’ first-ever K-pop face.

 

• Zayn Malik

Many people label Zayn as One Direction’s heartthrob, but his solo career is blooming even brighter. When the singer famously left the band in 2015, he recorded smash solo songs and successful solo albums (Nobody is Listening and Mind of Mine). 

 

In addition, he worked with some of the greatest artists, including Taylor Swift and Sia.

 

The singer maintains a low profile, but Zayn’s dating life is constantly a topic of conversation among his fans. 

 

Zayn had a high-profile romance and breakup with Little Mix member Perrie Edwards but then went on to have an even more public relationship with Gigi Hadid, with whom he had a daughter.

 

• Justin Timberlake

Whether a 90s boy band lover or a noughties pop music fan, you’ve undoubtedly heard of the enormously successful Justin Timberlake.

 

J-T, once of NSYNC, became one of the world’s best-selling solo musicians. With Hot 100 number-one hits and best-selling albums to his credit, this star was rated one of the world’s most influential artists in 2007 and 2013.

 

Justin has also appeared in multiple films, including The Social Network and Friends With Benefits, and his personal life has aided his celebrity status. 

 

Although he is currently married to actress Jessica Biel, Justin had previously dated Cameron Diaz and fellow pop diva Britney Spears. Today, he is one of the top 50 most famous musicians in the world.

 

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