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Are Afrobeats Artistes Now On Same Level With Drake?

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Davido, has declared that Afrobeats artistes are now on the same level as international music. How true is that?

Music star, Davido, recently declared that Afrobeats artistes are now on the same level as international music giants like Drake.

The Nigerian music star sat at a panel discussion and indicated that Afrobeats artistes are now selling out shows and generating enormous revenue, comparable to their pop and hip-hop counterparts.

His words: “Afrobeats artists are now selling the same tickets as Drake. One song as an Afrobeats artiste can change your generation.”

The singer stressed that the earnings from an Afrobeats single is able to generate wealth, highlighting the significant impact of the genre’s global surge in popularity.

As such, the music icon encouraged young artistes to focus on collaborating with their peers rather than chasing international features.

“When you collaborate with your friends, they put their all,” he said.

Do you think that Afrobeats artistes are now on the same level as international music stars?

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