Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz has achieved a significant milestone in the African music industry. He has become the first sub-Saharan African artist to surpass 8 million subscribers on YouTube. With a career spanning over 13 years, Diamond Platnumz has consistently dominated the music scene since his professional debut in 2012.
Securing the top position among the 10 musicians with the highest YouTube subscribers in Sub-Saharan Africa, Diamond Platnumz boasts an impressive subscriber count of over 8.01 million. He joined the platform on June 12, 2011, and has garnered over 2.26 billion views and counting.
Following closely in the second spot is Rayvanny, known offstage as Raymond Shaban Mwakyusa, the President of Next Level Music (NML). Rayvanny, a BET award winner, has amassed a subscriber base of 4.6 million since he began his YouTube journey in March 2016. His videos have garnered over 978 million views.
Harmonize, the President of Konde Music Worldwide and formerly associated with WCB Wasafi, secures the third spot. With over 4.12 million subscribers, Harmonize's captivating music has amassed a staggering 795 million views and counting. Harmonize joined YouTube in October 2015 and has been a prominent figure in the African music scene.
Here's the list of the top 10 musicians with the most YouTube subscribers in Africa:
- Diamond Platnumz - 8.04 million subscribers
- Rayvanny - 4.60 million subscribers
- Burna Boy - 4.16 million subscribers
- Harmonize - 4.12 million subscribers
- CKay - 3.84 million subscribers
- Fally Ipupa - 3.67 million subscribers
- Davido - 3.58 million subscribers
- Mr Flavour - 3.03 million subscribers
- Wizkid - 2.86 million subscribers
- Zuchu - 2.83 million subscribers
