Trying to win the European hearts with a real summer smash, France handpicked the charismatic singer Jessy Matador. Jessy began his artistic career as a dancer in 2001. His artistic concept is a mixture of several styles, inspired by the famous African - Ivorian music ranging from hip-hop, jamaican dancehall and zouk. He made his debut in a group called Les Coeurs Brisés with who he has performed all over the world. He started his singing career in 2008 and has scored a summer hit with the song Decale Gwada. Jessy is currently in the studio finishing his new album.

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This #worldcup song was remixed for #FRA and Francophone countries.
Fefe is a popular singer from France

The Dusty Foot Philosopher and Troubadour man, Knaan, is the singer behind the official Coca-Cola anthem for the Mzansi Mundial in June this year. Waving Flag, probably K'Naan's most popular song to date, is undoubtedly an African song and calls on us to "release our African rhythm all over the world".

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The Paris-based singer's video has scenes shot at the Kakum National Park and Cape Coast Castle.

Olympia's dad is from Senegal and Cape Verde and her mother is from Martinique. Her music seems to be influenced from various music genres from these countries.

Olympia visited Ghana and fell in love with it and it turned out her friend who is a director was over there at the same time so they went for it. :) The song was written together with Darren Moonson and he produced the track.

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20 artists whose songs are ruling the airwaves in French-speaking Africa now and beyond as we enter 2010. These are the songs bound to keep the dance floors busy at all the picnics, shows and parties. 20 African artistes making the waves in this Museke chart/countdown.

It's not the easiest thing to say which song is the most popular, but you can make a case for whichever you choose. And please let us know the glaring omissions we've made.

Here's your chart/countdown/menu as we usher in 2010. Click the links to find more information.