African music star Wizkid has a lot to say regarding the future of Afrobeats and every word sounds like exciting news for fans across Africa. Wizkid said the current generation, led by himself and fellow African superstars Burna Boy and Davido—we'll get there in a minute—is built on "conversation" as we take Africa's music of now to new heights with analysis.
According to him, young stars like Rema, Omah Lay, Tyla and Portable made it clear that the future was bright in music. He is of the faith that these talents are creatively fresh, energetic and internationally marketable enough to push African music several notches higher. We've only begun," said Wizkid, suggesting the new generation holds Afrobeats' future.
Afrobeats: Where Do We Go From Here?
Afrobeats In 2013, the sound of Afrobeats has ostensibly broken out beyond Africa into a global market. Thanks to artists like Rema and Omah Lay, who are meshing traditional African sounds with modern-day beats, the genre still moves forward into new territories appealing to one of music's most international communities. Born from the fusion of Portable's untamed energy with Tyla’s groundbreaking reimagining of Afrobeats, What makes this genre so unique is that it demonstrates how much more mile-Afrobeat-explore still represents.
For Wizkid to even acknowledge these artists isn't just a tip of the hat; it's an understanding that they are charting their foray into whatever culture or sound the future of African music will birth. As long as these artists keep crossing over into pop sounds and collaborating with international stars while tapping further untapped creative resources, we should expect Afrobeats to solidify its chokehold on the global music market.
Engaging with the Next Wave
Fans and music lovers, now is the time to listen in on these up-and-coming artists. Afrobeats is evolving, an emergence that testifies to a new era of African cultural identification. Wizkid delivers a simple message, the coming generation of African artists is here to rule and Afrobeats needs fans to help them push it into greatness.