Afrobeat is declining because the world only recognises Nigerian artistes – Opanka – GhanaWeb

A young man wearing a black hat, white shirt, and gold necklaces smiles at the camera in an indoor setting, exuding the vibrant style often seen among Nigerian artistes in the Afrobeat scene.

Ghanaian rapper Dadie Opanka has shared concerns about the current state of Afrobeat and the lack of global recognition for Ghanaian artistes within the genre.

Speaking in an interview with Nana Romeo on January 14, 2026, Opanka said Afrobeat as a movement appears to be declining, not because artistes are not working hard, but due to limited international exposure for Ghanaian musicians.

According to him, when the genre is mentioned outside Africa, many people immediately associate it with Nigeria, overlooking the significant contributions of…