1. In the early 2000s, Nigerian music started gaining traction beyond its borders.
2. Artists like 2Baba, D’banj, and P-Square laid the foundation with Afro-pop hits.
3. Then came Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy — blending traditional sounds with global styles.
4. “Ojuelegba” by Wizkid and “Fall” by Davido brought massive international attention.
5. Burna Boy’s Grammy win in 2021 for Twice As Tall sealed the genre’s global status.
6. Afrobeats now features in major global charts and playlists.
7. Collaborations with Beyoncé, Drake, and Ed Sheeran pushed it further.
8. Platforms like TikTok helped songs like “Love Nwantiti” go viral worldwide.
9. Today, Afrobeats is not just music — it’s culture, fashion, and a voice for African youth.
10. From Lagos to London, Afrobeats is the sound of now.
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4 hrs ago1. In the early 2000s, Nigerian music started gaining traction beyond its borders.
2. Artists like 2Baba, D’banj, and P-Square laid the foundation with Afro-pop hits.
3. Then came Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy — blending traditional sounds with global styles.
4. “Ojuelegba” by Wizkid and “Fall” by Davido brought massive international attention.
5. Burna Boy’s Grammy win in 2021 for Twice As Tall sealed the genre’s global status.
6. Afrobeats now features in major global charts and playlists.
7. Collaborations with Beyoncé, Drake, and Ed Sheeran pushed it further.
8. Platforms like TikTok helped songs like “Love Nwantiti” go viral worldwide.
9. Today, Afrobeats is not just music — it’s culture, fashion, and a voice for African youth.
10. From Lagos to London, Afrobeats is the sound of now.
Follow me for more entertainment threads. I follow back! #Afrobeats #NigerianMusic #Entertainment