Top Charts Africa

African Digital Platform

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Top Charts AfricaFounder| Saliu Momoh

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Founded| 2020
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* Lagos

Language| English
Website| Official website

Top Charts Africa is a digital media platform established in 2020 by Saliu Momoh. The platform is focused on showcasing African pop culture, entertainment, and social influence through various segments, including the monthly Top Charts Africa Magazine, the Social Charts, the annual 100 Most Influential People List, and the NXT Honors awards.[1]

## History

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Top Charts Africa was founded in 2020 aimed at spotlighting and celebrating Africans in entertainment and pop culture. The platform became known for its Social Charts, a weekly ranking system that tracks the most talked about African personalities based on social media and google analytics.[2][3]

## Magazine

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Top Charts Africa is also known for its magazine, Top Charts Africa Magazine. It is a quarterly digital publication that delves deep into the African entertainment scene. Each issue features exclusive interviews, insightful articles, and analysis of trends in African pop culture. Some notable persons that have featured in the Magazine include Joeboy, Deyemi Okanlawon,Tarina Patel and Sharon Ooja.[4][5] The Magazine also has a subdivision in South Africa called "Top Charts South Africa Magazine" which has featured Big Brother Titans 2023 winner, Khosi Twala.[6]

## Social charts

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Top Charts Africa's Social Charts provide real-time rankings of influential African personalities based on social media engagement and public discourse. Utilizing Google and Social media analytics. In May 2023, personalities such as Hilda Baci, Seun Kuti, and Tony Elumelu topped the African Social Chart.[7] In 2024, Wizkid, Baltasar Engonga, President William Ruto and Davido topped the list of the most talked about people.[8][9][10]

## 100 most influential people

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Annually, Top Charts Africa publishes the 100 Most Influential People List, the list includes individuals who have made substantial contributions across various sectors. The 2023 list featured notable figures such as Nasser Goulamhoussen, Oke Umurhohwo [11][12]

## NXT honors

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Top Charts Africa launched the NXT Honors to celebrate outstanding African talent and excellence in various fields. In the 2023 edition, individuals like Don Jazzy, Ayra Starr were awarded.[13] In 2024, Deola Art Alade, was appointed chairperson of the Award selection committee [14]

## References

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1. ^ David (2022-12-21). "Top Charts Africa Magazine features Sharon Ooja, Deyemi Okanlawon, others in new edition". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
2. ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (2024-03-08). "Logos Olori covers Top Charts Africa Magazine, March issue". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
3. ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2024-05-26). "Nollywood star, Uzor Arukwe features on Top Charts Africa's latest cover". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
4. ^ "Top Charts Africa Magazine features Sharon Ooja, Deyemi Okanlawon, others in new edition". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
5. ^ "Joeboy Covers December Issue of Top Charts Africa Magazine – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
6. ^ Hlalane, Reabetswe (2024-12-11). "Khosi Twala Takes the Spotlight on Top Charts South Africa Magazine Cover". OkMzansi. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
7. ^ Itodo, Sunny Green (2023-05-16). "Hilda Baci, Seun Kuti, Tony Elumelu, others top African social chart". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
8. ^ "Nigerians Dominate Africa's Most Talked-About Personalities of 2024". Jarida Africa. 2024-12-29. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
9. ^ Afigbo, Chinasa (2024-12-23). "Wizkid, Baltasar Engonga, Others Make Africa's Most Talked About People of 2024, Nigerians React - Legit.ng". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
10. ^ "Ruto, Raila, Gachagua, Babu Owino named among most talked about Africans of 2024". Citizen Digital. 2024-12-28. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
11. ^ "Oke Umurhohwo Among Top 100 Most Influential People of 2023 - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com/. 2023-12-30. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
12. ^ "Nasser Goulamhoussen, fondateur de Nas Prod, parmi les 100 personnalités les plus influentes en Afrique pour la deuxième année consécutive". Linfo.re. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
13. ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (2023-12-21). "Don Jazzy, Ayra Starr, Khosi Twala win at 2023 NXT Honors". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
14. ^ Rufus, Zion (2024-10-01). "Deola Art Alade appointed to lead 25-member NXT Honors Selection Committee". Marketing Edge Magazine. Retrieved 2025-03-05.