African music changing how the world sees us – Davido – Punch Newspapers

A man with a beard rests his face on his hand, wearing a white patterned shirt and a large ring, looking directly at the camera, as if posing for Punch Newspapers after discussing African music.

The way Davido sees it, Nigerian culture is having a moment.

“We’re very popular, not only in music,” the 32-year-old Afrobeats star told AFP during a recent interview in Paris, pointing to the film, food and fashion influence his country is increasingly exporting to the rest of the world.

Even amid criticism from some that American artists are starting to crib from Afrobeats’ sound, his response is: “I like it.”

And yet, the Nigerian-American artist — a self-described citizen…

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