Samantha Mumba, The Cranberries and Westlife named among top artists in UK poll

Samantha Mumba is among the most popular music artists in the UK of all time, according to a new poll.

The Dubliner ranked ahead of top artists such as Lizzo and BTS.

The Gotta Tell You hitmaker is listed number 749th place on the YouGov poll, which is a global public opinion and data forum.

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The mum-of-one is also ranked number 30 of the most popular RnB and urban music artist.

Other Irish musicians listed on the poll also included The Cranberries, ranking 190th on poll, as well as The Pogues and Van Morrison.

Westlife was named 255th on the list of the most popular artists in the UK while Bob Geldof’s The Boomtown Rats was on the list at 259th.

The Script was listed 349th place, while Sinead O’Connor came 355th place.

Lady In Red singer Chris De Burgh also made the list at 476th place.

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