Beyond Afrobeats: The Rise of Afrofusion
In recent years, Afrobeats has dominated the global music conversation, with artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Tems bringing Nigerian ...
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Next Wave of Afrobeats: Nigerian Artistes Set to Shape the Sound of 2026
Nigeria’s music industry continues to thrive, driven by a new wave of artistes who are redefining Afrobeats and contemporary African ...
Young John: How the Wicked Producer Evolved Into a Frontline Afrobeats Star
Before he ever stepped in front of a microphone, John Udomboso, famously known as Young John, had already left an ...
Tyla Crowned Top U.S. Afrobeats Artist for 2025
South African sensation Tyla has been named the number-one Afrobeats artist in the United States for 2025, according to Billboard. ...
How Top Talent Managers Strengthen Afrobeats Through DJ Collaborations
Nigeria’s Afrobeats movement may be fuelled by star performers, but the architects guiding these careers often work behind the curtains—talent ...
Fuji vs Afrobeats: Can Nigeria’s Traditional Sound Still Hold Its Ground?
Nigeria’s music scene has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades. Afrobeats, with its infectious rhythms and global ...
Olamide Speaks On Backlash After Calling Wizkid ‘Greatest Afrobeats Artist After Fela’
Nigerian rapper Olamide Adedeji, widely known as Olamide Baddo, has addressed the heated reactions trailing his recent remark describing Wizkid ...
“How Artists Can Keep Afrobeats Fresh Every Time” – Angélique Kidjo Shares
Beninese-French singer and Grammy-winning artist Angélique Kidjo has cautioned Afrobeats stars against becoming complacent with their music, urging them to ...
Beyond Afrobeats: The Steady Rise of Indigenous Rap in Nigeria
Over the past two decades, Nigeria’s hip-hop scene has transformed into a powerful expression of identity, creativity, and social commentary. ...
Why Afrobeats’ Golden Era Might Be Ending — Ruggedman
Veteran Nigerian rapper and humanitarian Ruggedman has expressed his belief that the widely used “Afrobeats” label may soon fade away. ...
What Cubana Chiefpriest Said About Davido’s Role In Afrobeats: Read Details
Popular socialite and nightclub owner, Okechukwu Pascal, widely known as Cubana Chiefpriest, has ignited social media controversy after he appeared ...
20 Years of Afrobeats Greatness — DJ Big N Warns It Could All Be Over Soon
Popular Nigerian disc jockey, Nonso Temisan Ajufo, better known as DJ Big N, has voiced deep concern over what he ...
Spotify Top 5 Afrobeats Stars of 2025: Some Surprising Names Appear
Streaming platform Spotify has unveiled its list of the Top Afrobeats Artists for 2025, and Nigerians dominated the rankings. Burna ...
Why Tiwa Savage Refuses To Claim Throne Of Afrobeats
Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has opened up about her feelings on being widely regarded as the “Queen of Afrobeats.” In ...
What Seun Kuti Said About Afrobeats Will Surprise You
Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has weighed in on the ongoing debate around the definition of Afrobeats, insisting that the contemporary ...
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