Five Defining 2011 Moments in the Rise of Afrobeats

Over the past eighteen months the UK urban music scene has seen the popularity of Afrobeats explode with pop music mostly from the West African region escaping its niche confines there to become the next big thing on mainstream radio and in clubs in England. These are just five moments from last year in no particular order that define the journey up until this point. 1. Azonto Craze Once a [...]

 

10 Nigerian music makers you oughta know

With the traditional western music model circling the drain, right here on the continent there exists one which suggests it ain’t over till the Naija massive say so. Obviously it helps that there are loads of Nigerians. Everywhere. But it’s the loyal support that keeps Naija buzz going. And we pledge ours too. Continuing in our series of 50 Flyerians, here is the second instalment: 10 Nigerians making moves in music that you should know by now.