The data displayed for this chart goes back to 1997, however we hope to be able to offer deeper historic information at a future point ...

Akon argued that his contribution was key to the rise of Afrobeats to the globally accepted music genre that it is today. Going down memory lane, Akon said his collaborations with Nigerian artistes in ...

In 2004, he became one of the most sought-after American acts. He released his singles like ‘Lonely.’ ‘Ghetto,’ ‘Locked Up,’ ‘Belly Dancer’ and so forth under Universal/SRC. As conversation progressed ...

Senegalese-American singer and music producer, Akon has signed three of Nigeria's top musicians, Tuface Idibia, Wizkid, and P-Square duo to his Konvict Music label. Read more » Nigeria: Akon's Label, ...

Pop giants P-Square, with the smash hit singles Chop my money and Beautiful Onyinye both garnering international remixes from U.S. acts Akon and Rick Ross respectively top the nominee list.