Tag: Afrobeats
Afrobeats boom as Nigerian artists earn over ₦58 Billion from Spotify
By Aderinola Abimbola. The global takeover of Afrobeats is proving to be not just a cultural advantage but also a…
Ruger, Rema to hit Japan with afrobeat
By Aderinola Abimbola. Afrobeat stars are getting ready to headline the Afro Jam Festival in Japan in July. Afrobeat stars…
Top 10 Afrobeats artistes making waves internationally in 2024
Afrobeats in 2024 is so much more than a music genre; it has created a niche for it by unifying…
Meet Penny, A Rising Afrobeats Star
Penny's interest in music began in 2010 when he formed a group called Tobax with a close friend. The duo…
Why the world now respects Africans – Davido
Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, has stated that the current cultural renaissance in Africa has positively influenced…
How ‘Calm Down’ created International Awards category for Afrobeats – Rema
In August last year, ‘Calm Down remix’ with Selena Gomez became the first African song to hit the billion mark…
Do2dtun slams South African’s Tyla over VMAs acceptance speech on Afrobeats category
In her acceptance speech, Tyla raised concerns about the categorization of African artistes under the Afrobeats label, despite the genre’s…
‘I represent Amapiano’ – Tyla kicks after winning MTV VMAs in Afrobeats category
Tyla beat Burna Boy, Davido, Lojay, Tems, Ayra Starr, and Pheelz were nominated under the Best Afrobeats category.
Annabel Joseph-Ojoboh makes a grand statement with new EP
"Lascia ch'io pianga" is one of Handel's most famous and beloved arias. It is a lyrical and emotionally expressive piece…
Afrobeats has no substance, would fade with time – Buju Banton
Jamaican dancehall legend, Mark Anthony Myrie, popularly known as Buju Banton, has claimed that Afrobeats music will fade with with…
From Lagos to Brooklyn: Johnny Crown’s journey through music and heritage
In particular, the Nigerian music sector has talented artistes who churn out their art in diverse genres of the art.…
Afrobeats VS Amapiano: Rema sends message to colleagues
Rema admitted that Amapiano is a great genre but maintained that Nigerian artists must sustain Afrobeats’ influence on the continent.
Afrobeats now as big as Hip Hop, R&B – Fireboy
Fireboy DML explained that Afrobeats isn’t just a genre but a culture and a movement with an incredible history.
‘I’m godfather of Nigerian music industry’ – Burna Boy claims
Grammy-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has sparked debate on who is the biggest artiste in Nigeria…
‘Announce your genre in peace’ – Yemi Alade slams colleagues for downplaying Afrobeats
Yemi Alade’s social media outburst is coming against the backdrop of some Nigerian singers including Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy…
Paul Okoye tells Afrobeat singers to brace up for ‘tough 2024’
The talent manager also revealed that other artistes are finding it difficult to sell their tickets, which may be a…
I pioneered Afrobeats in America – Rotimi claims
Rotimi who blends RnB elements with Afrobeats recalled bringing his single 'Love Riddim' to the radio stations in 2018 and…
I will boldly, proudly wave Afrobeats flag – Pheelz
Pheelz narrated how he got to collaborate with American RnB superstar Usher on his latest album 'Coming Home'. Pheelz wrote,…
Big artistes on a song isn’t Afrobeats style – Asa Asika
The talent manager and co-founder of The Pug Entertainment in a new interview with Ventes Rap, a French news website…
‘I don’t make Afrobeats’ – Fireboy
Nigerian singer Adedamola Adefolahan, popularly known as Fireboy DML explained that he created his own sub-genre of Afrobeats because he…
How Wizkid introduced Afrobeats to world – Blaqbonez
Wizkid recently denounced Afrobeats, saying he does not wish to be boxed into any particular genre.
Afrobeats tag: Wizkid misunderstood, says Joeboy
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Joeboy, explains that his decision to cease identifying as an Afrobeats artiste was because he makes “all…
Ayra Starr reveals best genre in the world
Ayra Starr said African music is currently making headlines not only in the continent but across all continents including the…
Why I want to be one of leaders of Afrobeats – Ayra Starr
Nigerian singer-songwriter, Ayra Starr disclosed that her dream music is Rihanna, Drake, Burna Boy, Beyoncé, Victoria Monét, Rema, Miley Cyrus,…
I’m Afrobeats leader worldwide – Davido
Davido said as global leader of Afrobeats, he wants people to look forward to “Just good music. And it’s crazy,…
Van Dijk reveals favourite Afrobeats songs
He named Omah Lay’s ‘Holy Ghost’ as his most-listened song, while Asake’s ‘Lonely at the Top’ and Rema’s ‘Charm’ made…
Afrobeats is for talentless people – Ruggedman
Ace rapper Ruggedman stated this in an interview with popular media personality, Chude Jideonwo.
Top Afrobeats Artistes outside Nigeria
By Nimot Sulaimon The genre’s impact on the U.S. music industry is substantial, with over 15 billion global streams and…
Davido’s ‘Unavailable’ is Spotify’s most-streamed Afrobeats song of 2023
Davido’s ‘Unavailable’ is a viral hit track off his ‘Timeless’ which has been breaking musical records across the world and…
Why Afrobeats, Amapiano better than Hip-hop – Nasty C
South African rapper and songwriter Nasty C, said Afrobeats and Amapiano are more “original” in terms of live instruments and…