As afro beat continues to spread across the world, star musician, Davido, has noted that it has a story behind it.
He said that, apart from being ‘lovable’, it is symbolic to African essence.
In an interview with CNN, Davido said, According to Davido, “I mean it has a story behind it. Apart from the fact that it’s rich music, it represents a whole culture. It represents a whole continent which is Africa. I grew up on hip hop. I used to love hip hop.
“But I used to play Afrobeats when I was in Alabama. My Caucasian friends and American friends will be like, “Yo! What’s that? I like that sound.
“So, I always knew that when people heard it, they’d love it.”
The genre, created with legendary musician, Fela, has become the in-thing even among Nigerian artistes who play other genres.
It is the brand that has also given the country the highest international recognitions, including Grammys nominations for the likes of Femi and Seun Kuti, as well as Grammys Award for Burna Boy.
