Notable West African Collaborations with Renowned International Artists
Stimulating and catchy Afrobeat tune by Omah Lay and Justin Bieber “Attention” is the latest entry in the world of West African and white renowned artists’ collaborations.
Last week, it was a win for yet another Nigerian artist, Fireboy DML . He linked up with the Queen of Pop Madonna in the Afrobeat version of “Frozen”.
Listen to Madonna & Fireboy DML’s ‘Frozen’
Fireboy DML also featured English singer ED Sheeran in “Peru” remix.
Beyonce collaborated with Wizkid in “Brown Skin Girl”, a hit that expressed and explicitly embraced black culture.
“One dance” by Drake was a global hit. The Canadian Rapper featured Star Boy Wizkid in the remix.
“Now Afrobeats has a bigger audience, we tend to see a different demographic,” he says. “When I started doing shows in the UK it was predominately Africans, then, as Afrobeats got bigger, we started getting mixed crowds”, Davido.
Davido collaborated with Chris Brown and Yung Thug in “Shopping Spree”, 2021.
Tiwa Savage linked up with American Award-winning artist Brandy in “Somebody’s Son”.
TikTok challenges continue to play a big role in boosting and connecting the World to African Music. (Afrobeats)
West African Artists popularizing African Music on TikTok include Omah Lay with “Understand”,.
Love Nwantiti” by Ckay.
“Peru Remix” by Fireboy DML & ED Sheeran.
Goya Menora, a Nigerian hype and vibes artist’s Ameno Amapiano remix released in 2021 became a TikTok favorite for months.
West African Afrobeats Artists are definitely turning African tunes into global tunes.
