Tag: Afrobeat

Is Jamaica the birthplace of Afrobeats? U.S Rapper Fat Joe’s Controversial Stance

The moment Fat Joe made that statement during his podcast conversation with Buju Banton, it did not land…

Starboy to legend: Mapping Wizkid’s 15-year evolution

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun better known as Wizkid,  was born on 16th July 1990 in Surulere Lagos. He grew…

Burna Boy vs. the Crowd: A timeline of the singer’s most explosive on-stage clashes

It was a crisp November evening at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver, Colorado. The sandstone ridges framed the…

Skuki To Drop Sophomore Album, ‘Afrobeat’

The soon-to-be-released album, ‘Afrobeat’ is expected to house seven tracks

Dance Deserves Same Recognition As Music– Kaffy

Kaffy also lamented the stereotype that has branded all similar Afro Hip-Hop music forms in Nigeria as ‘Afrobeat’,

I don’t want to be Fela, I love being me – Femi Kuti

Afrobeat singer, Femi Kuti, has come under criticism for his decision not to engage in political activism as…

Burna Boy schools UK journalist for saying the United Kingdom started “Afrobeat”

In a recent interview with a UK based journalist at his concert, Burna Boy explained in clear terms that…