How Have Podcasts Contributed To The Rise Of Afrobeats? – Africa.com

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By Ncebakazi Manzi Podcast Manager: Spotify Sub-Saharan Africa

The rise of Afrobeats over the past decade or so has been nothing short of remarkable. From the streets of Nigeria and Ghana, it has become a global phenomenon, with some of the world’s biggest artists collaborating with Afrobeats icons and emerging artists alike. 

In a sign of how rapid the ascent of Afrobeats has been, Spotify recently held events in Nigeria celebrating 13 billion streams of the genre. The growth of Afrobeats is unlikely to slow down anytime…