Davido’s ‘5ive’ welcomes the Afrobeats megastar into an era of change and growth – AP News

A man with a trimmed beard and mustache wears a blue knit beanie, beige jacket, and chain necklace, posing in front of a green textured background, channeling cool Afrobeats vibes reminiscent of Davido.

NEW YORK (AP) — Afrobeats may be the hot sound of the moment, but Davido remembers a very recent past when music from Africa wasn’t embraced globally, amid a perception the continent was one of only destitute poverty and primitive lands.

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“I remember when Africans used to lie that they were Jamaicans,” laughed the Atlanta-born “Fall” singer, who grew up between the U.S. and Nigeria. “The narrative has immensely changed. And thanks to the people who are behind this, because it’s not…

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