Davido, the acclaimed Nigerian artist, has joined a growing list of musicians, including Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Fireboy, in denouncing the term “Afrobeats” to describe African music.
In a recent appearance on the Business Untitled Podcast, the ‘OBO’ crooner expressed frustration over the tendency to label all African artists under the Afrobeats genre, regardless of their musical styles.
He highlighted the historical context, stating, “The first place that accepted African music outside Africa is the UK before America later joined….