After four intense rounds of the highly anticipated Afrobeats Rumble, which celebrates the remarkable rise of African music, the two artists that advanced to the tournament's final—based on votes from fans and music enthusiasts—were Wizkid and Burna Boy.

This knockout competition, which started with 64 talented Afrobeats artists from West, South, and East Africa, recently concluded its Round of 16, spotlighting the top four artists with the highest votes in the second knockout stage, and then narrowing down to the final two.

Wizkid, coming from Group A, defeated Mavin starboy Rema in the semi-final, while Burna Boy triumphed over YBNL star Asake. The Starboy Frontier eventually went on to triumph over Grammy-winning Burna Boy in the final, with a flawless victory of 72% to 28% in voting.

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The fan-voted NotJustOK Afrobeats Rumble competition, which pits top Afrobeats stars against each other in head-to-head battles, is designed to engage fans and music enthusiasts by allowing them to vote for their favourite artists, generating excitement and debates within the Afrobeats community.

The victory reflects the loyalty and support of Wizkid’s fan base, often referred to as "Wizkid FC." It also shows the strength of Burna Boy's fanbase, known as "Outsiders," for taking him as far as the final spot in the competition. This highlights the immense significance & influence both stars have in representing Afrobeats on both local and international levels.

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Following the completion of three successful rounds of the most talked about competition celebrating the growth and success of African music, Afrobeats Rumble, the last eight artists who have qualified for the tournament quarter-finals have been selected based on the vote from fans and music lovers.

The knockout-style competition began with 64 nominated sensational afrobeats artists from West, South, and East Africa saw its recently concluded round of 16 highlight the 8 artists with the highest number of votes in the first stage of the knockout round.

Group A

1. WizKid
2. Olamide 
3. Omah Lay 
4. Rema 

Group B

1. Burna Boy 
2. Kizz Daniel 
3. Asake
4. Davido

Afrobeats Rumble: Round of 16 fixtures

Here are the fixtures for the round of 16:

Group A

WizKid vs Olamide
Omah Lay vs Rema

Group B

Burna Boy vs Kizz Daniel
Asake vs Davido

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The maiden edition of NotJustOk's Afrobeats Rumble has reached its thrilling Round of 16 stage. It features the crème de la crème of Afrobeats artists from Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, and beyond.

In a remarkable achievement, Ayra Starr has emerged as the only female artist to make it to this stage. This solidifies her position as a trailblazer in the industry.

Competing against 15 other top artists, Ayra Starr will face off against Rema in the Round of 16 in Afrobeats Rumble. Other exciting matchups include WizKid vs 2Baba, Burna Boy vs Fireboy DML, and Davido vs Iyanya.

The Afrobeats Rumble's Round of 16 fixtures are:

Group A:

• WizKid vs 2Baba
• Wande Coal vs Olamide
• Omah Lay vs Bella Shmurda
• Rema vs Ayra Starr

Group B:

• Burna Boy vs Fireboy DML
• Adekunle Gold vs Kizz Daniel
• Asake vs Flavour
• Iyanya vs Davido

Will Ayra Starr continue to break barriers and make it to the next round? Follow the Afrobeats Rumble to find out!

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The knockout-style competition began with 64 nominated afrobeats artists from Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, and beyond. Afrobeats Rumble is a structured single-elimination tournament that pits 64 of the most influential Afrobeats artists into two groups. Each round will feature artists competing in one-on-one matchups, with the winner advancing to the next round and the loser eliminated.

After two successful rounds, here's the list of artists who made it to the round of 16;

Group A

1. WizKid
2. 2Baba
3. Wande Coal
4. Olamide 
5. Omah Lay 
6. Bella Shmurda
7. Rema 
8. Ayra Starr 

Group B

1. Burna Boy
2. Fireboy DML 
3. Adekunle Gold 
4. Kizz Daniel 
5. Asake
6. Flavour 
7. Iyanya 
8. Davido

Afrobeats Rumble: Round of 16 fixtures

Here are the fixtures for the round of 16:

Group A

WizKid vs 2Baba
Wande Coal vs Olamide 
Omah Lay vs Bella Shmurda
Rema vs Ayra Starr 

Group B

Burna Boy  vs Fireboy DML 
Adekunle Gold vs Kizz Daniel 
Asake vs Flavour 
Iyanya vs Davido

SEE ALSO: Afrobeats Rumble 2024: Here's a breakdown of how winners will be determined

Updated Afrobeats Rumble 2024 roadmap for round of 16

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The Afrobeats Rumble 2024 is here to celebrate and showcase some of the finest artists who have made a significant impact on the Afrobeats scene over the last decade. Following the announcement of this exciting knockout-style competition, we’re breaking down the roadmap to the finals, explaining how the winner will be determined, and detailing how and where fans can cast their votes.

Roadmap to the Finals

The competition is structured as a knockout (single-elimination) tournament, featuring 64 of the most influential Afrobeats artists across two groups (Group A and Group B). Each round will see artists paired in one-on-one matchups, with the winner advancing to the next round and the loser being eliminated. Here’s how the competition will unfold round by round:

Round 1: The Initial Showdown

• Participants: 64 artists (32 per group)
• Matchups: 32 one-on-one contests
• Objective: Artists must win their match to move on to the next round.
• Outcome: 32 artists (16 from each group) advance to Round 2, and 32 are eliminated.

Round 2: The Sweet 32

• Participants: 32 artists (16 per group)
• Matchups: 16 one-on-one contests
• Objective: Winners of each contest move forward.
• Outcome: 16 artists (8 from each group) move on to Round 3, while the other 16 are knocked out.

Round 3: The Sweet 16 (Round of 16)

• Participants: 16 artists (8 per group)
• Matchups: 8 one-on-one contests
• Objective: Survive this crucial round to progress to the semifinals.
• Outcome: 8 artists (4 from each group) make it to Round 4.

Round 4: The Super 8 (Quarterfinals)

• Participants: 8 artists (4 per group)
• Matchups: 4 one-on-one contests
• Objective: Secure a spot in the final round for a chance at glory.
• Outcome: 4 artists (2 from each group) advance to the semifinals.

Round 5: The Big 4 (Semifinals)

• Participants: 4 artists (2 per group)
• Matchups: 2 one-on-one contests
• Objective: Win this match to earn a place in the Grand Final.
• Outcome: The 2 winners (1 from each group) proceed to the final showdown.

The Grand Final: The Ultimate Showdown

• Participants: 2 finalists (1 from each group)
• Matchup: 1 epic one-on-one contest
• Objective: Outshine the competition and be crowned the Afrobeats Rumble 2024 Champion.
• Outcome: The winner will be hailed as the champion, and the runner-up will secure second place.

How Winners Will Be Determined

Throughout each round, the fate of the nominated artists rests in the hands of the fans. The decision-making process is a public voting where fans are expected to carefully evaluate the impact of the nominated artists within the last ten years before casting their votes.

How and Where Fans Can Vote

Fans are the heartbeat of Afrobeats Rumble 2024, and your vote matters! Voting will be done through an official online poll on Mondays and Wednesdays between September 16, 2024, and October 15, 2024 on NotJustOk's Instagram stories designed for the competition. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can cast your vote:

1. Visit the Official NotJustOk Instagram page: Head over to the official Afrobeats Rumble 2024 polling units on NotJustOk's Instagram stories where the voting portal is hosted.
2. Vote for Your Favorite Artist: Once you are on the NotJustOk's Instagram stories, you will see the current round's matchups. Click on your favorite artist's profile to cast your vote. Fans can only vote once per matchup, so choose wisely!
3. Keep Track of Voting Deadlines: Each round will have a 24-hour voting window, so make sure to vote before the deadline. Voting results will be announced after the deadline, with live updates available on the website and across social media platforms.
4. Engage on Social Media: Join the conversation on social media with the hashtag #AfrobeatsRumble2024 to show your support and rally your friends and fellow fans to vote for your favorite artists.

Nominated Artists

The 64 artists competing in Afrobeats Rumble 2024 have all made waves in the industry over the past decade. From iconic names like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Angelique Kidjo, to breakout stars like Rema, Ayra Starr, and Asake, the roster is packed with talent. Divided into two groups (Group A and Group B), these artists will battle it out for the title of Afrobeats Rumble 2024 Champion.

Group A features heavyweights such as Wizkid, Rema, and Tiwa Savage, while Group B includes global icons like Burna Boy, Davido, and Yemi Alade. The competition is set to be fierce, with artists from Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, South Africa, and beyond represented in the lineup.

SEE ALSO: The full list of Afrobeats Rumble 2024 nominees.

What’s Next?

As we move closer to the Afrobeats Rumble 2024, keep an eye on our website and social channels for updates, live match results, and exclusive content featuring your favourite artists. Fans and experts alike are eager to see who will rise to the top in this star-studded tournament. Will it be an established legend, or will a new king or queen of Afrobeats emerge?

Get ready for the first edition of the Afrobeats Rumble, and remember—your vote could make all the difference in crowning the next Afrobeats champion!

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The Afrobeats Rumble is a single-elimination competition featuring 64 artistes, where head-to-head matchups determine who advances to the next round, with the loser being eliminated.

The selected artistes represent the top talents from across Africa, chosen by a panel of music industry professionals based on their contributions to the global promotion and growth of Afrobeats, a genre that continues to evolve with each era of African music.

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The first edition of NotJustOk's Afrobeats Rumble kicks off today, Tuesday, September 10, 2024, with matchups being revealed on social media. A fan-driven voting system will be available across various platforms, allowing fans and music enthusiasts to vote for their favourite artists.

See list of Nominated Artistes for Afrobeats rumble

1. Wizkid
2. Rema
3. Olamide
4. 2Baba
5. P Square
6. Wande Coal
7. Banky W
8. Ayra Starr
9. Ruger
10. Harrysong
11. Sauti Sol
12. King Promise
13. CKay
14. Niniola
15. BNXN
16. Joeboy
17. Reekado Banks
18. Young Jonn
19. Tiwa Savage
20. Tems
21. Zlatan
22. Simi
23. Omah Lay
24. Bella Shmurda
25. Harmonize
26. Rayvanny
27. Kuami Eugene
28. R2Bees
29. Gyakie
30. Amaarae
31. Angelique Kidjo
32. Mayorkun
33. Burna Boy
34. Davido
35. D’Banj
36. 9ice
37. Alikiba
38. J. Martins
39. Timaya
40. KCee
41. Duncan Mighty
42. Phyno
43. Skales
44. Youssou N’Dour
45. Iyanya
46. Fally Ipupa
47. Bracket
48. Teni
49. Faze
50. Kizz Daniel
51. Victony
52. Lil Kesh
53. Adekunle Gold
54. Tekno
55. Fireboy DML
56. Asake
57. Diamond Platnumz
58. Flavour
59. Stonebwoy
60. Shatta Wale
61. Oritse Femi
62. Runtown
63. Mr Eazi
64. Yemi Alade

More Key Details about the Notjustok's Afrobeats Rumble

• How are the artist competition at Afrobeats Rumble selected?
• How will the winner be determined?
• How and Where Fans Can Vote?

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With the globalization of the Afrobeats sound, the acknowledgement of key figures in terms of artists who played a key role in introducing the genre which has continued to evolve automatically becomes a necessity.

As one of the biggest Afrobeats entertainment media outlet, NotJustOk has organized a competition to celebrate the influence of some of the artists who are movers and shakers of Afrobeats in the music industry in Africa with the initiative tagged, Afrobeats Rumble.

What is Afrobeats Rumble?

The Afrobeats Rumble is a competition which strictly follows a single-elimination format with 64 artists competing. In each round, artists are paired for head-to-head matchups, with the winner moving on to the next round while the loser is eliminated from the competition.

How are Afrobeats Rumble artists selected?

Following a close analysis of how much each artist has played a huge role in driving the promotion and growth of Afrobeats to the global stage, a panel of seasoned professionals in the music industry from different parts of Africa some of which include, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and many more have selected the top 64 artists from different parts of the continent based on their role in the globalization fo a sound (Afrobeats) which has continued to evolve as the different eras of music on the continent comes and goas.

When is NotJustOk's Afrobeats Rumble 2024 starting?

The maiden edition of NotJustOk's Rumble will officially commence today, Tuesday, September 10, 2024, with the first set of artists going head to head will be revealed on our social media platforms.

How will the winner be determined?

A voting system for fans and by fans will be made open across our social media platforms to enable fans of artists as well as music enthusiasts vote for their preferred artist.

More Key Details about the Notjustok's Afrobeats Rumble

• Full list of artistes nominated for Rumble 2024
• How will the winner be determined?
• How and Where Fans Can Vote?

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