What's an artist?

For me,a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

But an official definition would be :artists are those who create within a context of 'high culture', activities such as drawing, painting, sculpture, acting, dancing, writing, filmmaking, photography, and music—people who use imagination, talent, or skill to create works that may be judged to have an aesthetic value. Art historians and critics will define as artists, those who produce art within a recognized or recognizable discipline.

On the continent, everyone is an artist because art in Africa is not a commercial enterprise, but is part of life itself.
Some artists never had the chance to become famous outside Africa, but their work has made a lasting difference to the people who live there.
'African leaders need to be more conscious of the role that culture can play, particularly economically. Many Western economies - such as Britain - have benefited hugely from the showbusiness and music sector. It generates huge amounts of money and provides significant opportunities to work. Everyone in Africa - whether a politician, musician or businessman or woman - needs to appreciate the role that culture can play in our development.' (Africa, World-Independent.co.uk)
For a HUGE continent like Africa, One can assume that there will be thousands of artists, all categories included..But how many can you cite?
So the Question lies, If we have so many artists, how is their art represented internationally? ..I do see lots of american/european creation in many artistic categories that are 'african inspired'..Why can't it be such a thing as international african art instead of having international remixes of our art..?
What if a company could provide those services for the deemed artists...?