Young Jonn, Asake, and Focalistic are contemporary African artists known for their contributions to popular urban music across Nigeria and South Africa. Young Jonn is a Nigerian producer-turned-artist associated with Afrobeats and street-pop, emerging in the 2010s and noted for melodic, beat-driven tracks and songwriting for prominent Nigerian acts. Asake is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in the early 2020s with a blend of Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, and street-pop characterized by infectious rhythms, Yoruba-influenced vocals and upbeat club-ready productions. Focalistic is a South African rapper and vocalist linked with Amapiano and hip hop, active from the late 2010s and recognized for combining rap with the mellow, percussive grooves of Amapiano and township-influenced lyrical delivery.