The Unsurprising Appeal of Afrobeats Choir Renditions – OkayAfrica

Eight people in matching red choir robes stand spaced apart outdoors on a concrete walkway, performing choir renditions with an Afrobeats twist. Trees and buildings are visible in the background, creating a lively scene reminiscent of OkayAfrica features.

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The creators of the viral “Valentine is Coming,” Kabusa Oriental Choir, are tapping into a new generation’s culture, signaling a shift in how Afrobeats handles romance.

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Although Kabusa Oriental Choir expected some form of virality with their Valentine song, it blew up beyond their expectation in 2020. Now, the choir releases a new verse every year, sustaining its virality.

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