Tag Archives: Afrobeats

Afrobeats in recent times has been known to reinvent itself through the fusion with other music genres. From Hip Hop to R&B down to Dancehall, Afrobeats is influenced by a rich exportation of genres that come together to shape the music and contributed to its continuous evolution.

Sensational Nigerian singer, Anthony Ebuka Victor, popularly known as Victony, has disclosed that he changed his style of music from hip-hop to afrobeats because he wanted to “try something new.” The songwriter explained that the pandemic quarantine gave him the opportunity to discover himself. Victony stated this during an interview …

Fast-rising street-pop sensation Shallipopi has made his first appearance on the Billboard Afrobeats Songs Chart after releasing his debut EP ‘Planet Pluto’. In the latest issue of the Billboard Hot 100 (Chart week – July 22, 2023), Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ extends its record as the longest-charting African song in the …

With its dynamic programming and unwavering commitment to showcasing the best of African music, the station proudly boasts an astounding listenership of over 1,020,000 dedicated fans and an impressive 389,000 live streams. Since receiving commercial broadcast approval from NBC on December 13, 2022, Vybz 94.5 FM has solidified its position …

Different factors account for the success of ‘Declan Rice’ beyond the song’s impressive quality. The song came at the height of the streaming era in Nigerian and the Afrobeats to the World movement so it was easy for listeners in the UK and even Declan Rice himself to interact with …

Boundaries sees the artist and producer pair exploring themes around love and relationships. Written by Phaemous, produced by DJames, and crafted between Lagos and London, the 5-track project does brilliantly to merge its primary R&B soundscapes and melodies, with minimalist Afrobeats sensibilities to excellent effects.

From music producers to label executives, industry players are upping their games to a global standard in a bid to ride on the Afrobeats to the world train. Historically, Disc Jockeys play a vital role in the growth of Afrobeats as they wield significant power over what music shapes the …

Sensational singer and songwriter Moonlight Afriqa has released his debut EP he calls ‘Tales By Moonlight’. Moonlight Afriqa, the latest rising star in the Nigerian music scene, has released his recently teased debut EP, ‘Tales By Moonlight’ which presents an enchanting collection of mesmerizing soundtracks that seamlessly blend Afro-fusion melodies …

The site, launched last month, acts as a repository for all things Afrobeats. With bi-weekly updates, it journeys from the origins of the genre, through its evolution, its fusion with different sounds right through to becoming an ambassador for African culture abroad. How did Afrobeats evolve from its early origins …

2023 saw a rise in the global appeal of Nigerian music with superstars selling out choice venues, winning international awards, and breaking chart records. Pulse Music Desk has selected five major moments that impacted the Nigerian music industry in the first half of 2023. 5. Tiwa Savage performance at King …