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The 26 most-read artists based in Zimbabwe, by Wikipedia readership in August 2026. Movement compares against July 2026.
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26 artists are ranked in Zimbabwe. The biggest move was Takura, up 4 places.
| # | Artist | Readers | 30d |
|---|---|---|---|
01 | Michael Dempseynew wave | 6,425 | 0 |
02 | Takuraafrobeat | 2,614 | +4 |
03 | Oliver Mtukudzichimurenga | 2,488 | 0 |
04 | Thomas Mapfumochimurenga | 2,401 | -2 |
05 | Tkay Maidzadance-pop, electronic | 1,480 | -1 |
06 | Mario Frangoulisopera | 1,028 | -1 |
07 | Bhundu Boyschimurenga, jit | 775 | +1 |
08 | Michael Gibbsjazz | 590 | -1 |
09 | Stella Chiweshechimurenga | 571 | 0 |
10 | Dorothy Masukapop | 349 | +3 |
11 | Rationaleindie pop | 304 | 0 |
12 | The Four Brotherschimurenga, jit | 302 | 0 |
13 | Σαμπρίναeuropop, modern laiko | 254 | +1 |
14 | Louis Mhlangacontemporary jazz, jazz | 226 | +1 |
15 | Graham Johnsonclassical, lied | 215 | -5 |
16 | Garry Mapanzureafrobeats | 173 | +1 |
17 | Kelvin Jonespop | 169 | -1 |
18 | Otis Waygoodblues rock, psychedelic rock | 105 | +4 |
19 | Paulinesoul | 101 | -1 |
20 | Metaphysicship hop | 97 | -1 |
21 | Dizzy Deereggae | 78 | +2 |
22 | Roy & Royceafrobeat | 70 | -1 |
23 | Taps Mugadzapop | 54 | -3 |
24 | Carmouflage Rosealternative hip hop, hip hop | 41 | +1 |
25 | Diego Trynohip hop | 29 | -1 |
26 | sugaspotthip hop | 18 | 0 |
How this is ranked. Artists are matched from the MusicBrainz database by genre and by the area they are based in. An artist appears in a genre when at least 15% of their genre votes are for it. Position is set by readership of their English Wikipedia article in August 2026; movement compares that against July 2026. Readership measures public attention, not streams or sales.