Afrobeats Going Through ‘A Purge,’ Returns To Roots — Joeboy – Channels Television

A person with long braids and a scarf stands in front of shelves displaying patterned textiles and leather bags, bringing Afrobeats flair to the vibrant scene.

 

Nigerian singer Joeboy has said the Afrobeats genre is experiencing what he described as a “purge,” noting that the sound is moving away from what he termed “gimmicking “and returning to its essence.

The singer made the remarks midway through his performance at his sold-out Valentine’s Day concert in Lagos, where he told fans that the genre is shifting back to “real music.”

“Afrobeats right now is going through a purge. We are getting back to the times where real music is going to stay – no more…