TOP 10 Best Cameroonian Rising Artiste to Watch Out in 2025

The Cameroon music industry, home to the great Wes Madiko, Richard Bona, Manu Dibango and Charlotte Dipanda is arguably one of the most vibrant music industries in Central Africa. Being a dynamic force, the Cameroon music industry is known for not just churning out global hits but also for producing fresh new talents who add an additional ingredient in redefining the soundscape.

As we crossover 2024 to 2025, over the years, it is worthy to note that a wave of fresh new creatives is about to step into the limelight thereby attracting all the attention in taking the center stage, creating new identities, blending genres and churning out bangers. The likes of Kocee, Stanley Enow, LOCKO, Krys M all started like this but today, we look at the fresh new artistes set to shape the future of Cameroon music. Here is a list of TOP 10 Best Cameroonian Rising Artiste to Watch Out in 2025 from top to bottom.

 

10) R-Brown

R Brown story is one which touched the entire English-speaking regions of Cameroon. Discovered some time around April 2024 at a building construction site by producer Beatzlord, R-Brown recorded and produced a song in the streets during working hours, the creative genius Beatzlord recorded him, mixed and mastered the song on the spot and released the viral video which gained public admiration, a free music video by Raza and a guest appearance by Blaise B and Stanley Enow for official video.

 

9) Khoruz

Blu Nation Recording has successfully branded Cameroonian rising singer Song Carely Young otherwise known as Khoruz to be the next big thing and the youngster is living up to expectations. Blu Nation and Khoruz began working in 2021 but penned down a contract the following year and the singer has been able to deliver the best of his work to the public. Although criticized severally for being left by the side, Khoruz closed the year 2024 with a new single “Stand Up” and has promised his fans a new album. He is pregnant with goodies and we shall be expecting much in 2025.

 

8) Kang

Born Abo-Keze Kangndum Ewimbi known professionally as Kang is a Cameroonian musician based in German Town, Maryland United States. When 4 Shooters Only YouTube channel posted his popular track “Zongka” on From The Block segment, August 30, 2024, the song was widely loved by TikTok family which made many Cameroonians discover the talented singer. Kang holds great potential on becoming one of the best singers of his generation and his viral single Zongka says it all. He occupies the 8th spot of our TOP 10 Best Cameroonian Rising Artiste to Watch Out in 2025.

 

7)  Nkizuri

One of the artistes the Cameroon entertainment industry needs to watch out in 2025 is Afrobeats sensation Agbor Nkongho Kelly otherwise known as Nki Zuri. With over 120K TikTok followers and going viral for releasing covers of global hits such as “Hold Yuh by Gyptian and Nicki Minaj, Ayra Starr’s Last Heartbreak Song, Nki Zuri is a force to reckon with as her dulcet voice captures your attention and prevent you from scrolling upwards while browsing your TikTok. She occupies the 7th spot on the TOP 10 Best Cameroonian Rising Artiste to Watch Out in 2025.

 

6) Lili Anoma

Calabash Music protégé born Magne Noumedem Annie Liliane popularly known as Lili Anoma is a Cameroonian singer who hails from the West Region. She grew up in Bonaberi, Douala and attended Alfred Saker Secondary School. She developed a rich musical profile at the age of 19 and enrolled for the 2020 Mutzig Star Competition. Under the umbrella of Wax Dey and Calabash Music, Lili Anoma shocked fans with her verse on the remix of Prince Aimé’s “Viviane” alongside Maahlox, Magasco and Thérapie. Since penning down a contract in January 2023, with Calabash Music, she has released a couple of singles such as Bad and Tattoo.

 

5) Feli Boy

Cameroonian singer Feli Boy is one of the rising Cameroonian artistes to watch out in 2025. The young Afrobeats sensation gained admiration from the public after the release of his infectious single “Different Frequency” in collaboration with Turran Dani. Feli Boy also had a great run of the 2024, releasing over 6 singles and a debut EP tagged “Panda Baby”, a 5 track EP to enrich his music catalog and express his lyrical prowess and creativity. He stands firm on the 5th spot of our TOP 10 Best Cameroonian Rising Artiste to Watch Out in 2025.

 

4) Vherse

Ndi Graham Nyincho known professionally as Vherse is a Cameroonian rising artiste who had a promising run of 2024 after going viral on TikTok with series of videos of his trending song “Clean” off his debut EP “Zombie The EP (5 Random Songs). Vherse previously released 2 singles in 2023 entitled Tell Me and Aye and a 2024 follow up single “Netflix & Chill” after his EP. The youngster has proven without reasonable doubt that he has great potential and has what it takes to be the topic on the lips of many come 2025.

 

3) Eemel

The next generation of Cameroon’s dancehall is secured and in safe hands thanks to the presence of Abunaw Marie Louise known professionally as Eemel. Eemel is an inspirational singer, songwriter and performer who captured not just fans but celebrities with just few weeks into the music scene. Her energetic dancehall personality, laced with the rugged style attracted the likes of Kocee, Asaba and many other artistes to follow her on social media. Eemel’s singles Fresh Skin, Lost Feelings and Change and covers for Kocee’s Credit Alert and Tshwala Bam helped cement her foundation in 2024. She is definitely ready to deliver more in 2025 and we cannot wait to feed off the food she plans to serve.

 

2) AJ Bahboy

The AJ Bahboy project is a collaboration between Sa Majesté Music and Standard Enterprise. Frank Donavan Ajong popularly known as AJ Bahboy is a fast-rising Cameroonian singer who gained prominence after releasing his debut single “Real Life” produced by Dijay Karl and directed by Dr Nkeng Stephens. The official music video was graced with the presence of professional footballer Faï Collins and the Mayor of Punchline District and Rapper Mic Monsta. These moves set the bar extremely high for Aj Bahboy as the single portrayed messages of life’s struggles which were easily relatable for every hard-working Cameroonian. AJ BAHBOY is the 2nd on our list of TOP 10 Best Cameroonian Rising Artiste to Watch Out in 2025.

 

1)  King Luca

Who gets signed to a record label in Cameroon in July 2024, releases 3 potential hit singles before the end of the year hence putting his name on every conversation as far as young talents are concerned. Meet Akumba Music rising singer Sah Mohammad Umaru known professionally as King Luca, the Wonder Kid who has been able to capture the hearts of many with his most streamed Spotify song entitled Ashuabi featuring Krys-M. Ashuabi is being performed at almost all weddings last December. With over half a million views on YouTube for Ashuabi and the entire nation behind him, there’s no way King Luca will be relenting his efforts in 2025.

 

Here you go, those are our Top 10 Best Cameroonian Artistes To Watch Out in 2025