How This DJ Played His Part In Promoting The Afrobeats Genre A Decade Ago British-Ghanaian radio and television presenter DJ Abrantee always knew the value and authenticity of Africa’s music scene. But how and when did this journey start? He shares his story – one filled with adversity and triumph. Over…
From Aya Nakamura in France to Selena Gomez in the U.S., pop stars are collaborating more and more with Nigerian artists like Rema or Burna Boy. Les Echos looks into how Afrobeats went global — and where it’s going. LAGOS — The sound is surprising, with a fast tempo, typical of…
Despite Ghana’s pivotal role in shaping Afrobeats, it seems the nation overlooked the shift towards stadiums as a benchmark for success. How else can we explain the overwhelming national excitement surrounding rapper Medikal’s concert at London’s O2 Indigo Hall on May 3, which accommodates 2,800 people? By the time the curtains…
DaBaby is in full preparation mode for the summer release of his highly anticipated album, Ghetto Superstar. Following his late last year’s LET’S DO IT EP, the album’s arrival seems imminent. Adding to the excitement, he just unleashed another infectious party anthem titled ‘JUDY,’ accompanied by a lively music video. Dive…