Tag Archives: Afrobeats

Spotify has announced Nigerian superstar Rema as Afrobeats’ foremost export. Afrobeats is on a global rise with the advent of social media and the entrance of music streaming platforms which increased its international reach, funding, and market. Rema is one of the artists whose music is pushing the global frontiers …

Spotify has announced Burna Boy‘s ‘Love, Damini’ as the most exported Afrobeats album. Music streaming has greatly contributed to the international exportation of Nigerian music with Afrobeats now accessible to hundreds of millions of listeners around the world thus exposing Nigerian superstars to a global market. In the latest update …

Nigerian international Rockstar Adekunle Gold has shared his thought on why Afrobeats is unbeatable. Afrobeats is on a global ascension with the music reaching more listeners around the world and Nigerian superstars selling out choice venues and winning international awards.

Nigerian superstars headlined the Afrobeats Festival in Germany where they gave the audience a show. Afrobeats is on an international ascension and every other day of the week, Nigerian superstars are selling out choice venues as they continue to take Nigerian music to different corners of the globe.

Although barely a teenager when Sean Paul made the smash hit, Cynthia Morgan would switch the “Gal” to “Boy” a decade later in a moment that captures Dancehall Music’s strong influence in the Nigerian soundscape. After nearly 3 years of Amapiano’s dominance of the Afrobeats soundscape, the sound has delivered …

Characterised by its fusion of traditional African rhythms, jazz, funk, and soul, Afrobeats has captured the hearts of music enthusiasts worldwide. In recent years, a new wave of Afrobeats artists has emerged, introducing fresh sounds and innovative approaches to the genre. Among these rising stars is Rema, a Nigerian singer, …

Nigerian megastar Wizkid records another giant feat for Afrobeats after selling out the Tottenham stadium. Afrobeats is enjoying a speedy ascent internationally as Nigerian superstars are reaching millions of listeners across the world, selling out choice venues, and winning international awards.

In the story of the international rise of Afrobeats, the United Kingdom played and continues to play the most important role made possible by its rich cultural cross-pollination with Nigeria. A common denominator in the international ascension of Nigerian superstars is their headlining of the famous 20,000-capacity O2 Arena. After …

Street-pop sensation Shallipopi records his second appearance on Billboard’s US Afrobeats Songs Chart. Shallipopi has been dazzling listeners since the release of his breakout hit single ‘Elon Musk’ which introduced him to the mainstream as a talent set to bring his Edo cultural roots to Street music.

Pawzz, a Nigerian afro-fusion prodigy, returns to the scene with an enormous double single release that bolsters his flamboyant talent. Port Harcourt-born Nigerian rising star Pawzz, was named Apple Music Up Next Nigeria and Spotify’s Fresh Finds Africa following the release of his debut single and project, ‘Koma’ and ‘Prezz …