Cover star interview: Nigerian Afrobeats artist Rybeena – Music In Africa

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Person in a suit stands with hands on a table, looking at the camera, exuding the vibrant energy of Afrobeats.

Rybeena talks about ‘1999’

This track has a reggae fusion feel to it, and the song is actually talking about me, how I [was] brought up, my background and kind of all I came from. It’s about my true self, so the song actually means a lot to me—a lot!

The Virtuoso album

I just wanted to make something that musically had everything, but [was] still totally original. I just want my fans to feel love; stay connected; stay true to yourself; stay yourself. Positive energy, always.

The backstory behind his stage name

I was recording my…