
We’ve seen countless rap artists with “Lil” in their names, but what about their Afrobeats counterparts who go by “Boy”?
For decades, “Lil” has been a staple in Hip Hop, adopted by some of the genre’s most iconic figures—whether as a nod to their stature or simply because it had a catchy ring to it. Similarly, “Boy” is emerging as a defining tag among Afrobeats stars, marking the rise of some of the genre’s biggest names.
African artists love to infuse their stage names with personality. From adding…




