Afrobeats star Wizkid has become the first African artist to reach 10 billion combined streams on Spotify, marking a major milestone for African music on the global stage. The Nigerian singer achieved the record through a decade of hit releases, including Drake’s “One Dance” and his global smash “Essence.” The achievement highlights the growing influence of Afrobeats in the global music industry.

Wizkid Becomes First African Artist to Reach 10 Billion Spotify Streams | WION

Sierra Leonean musician and activist Emmerson Bockarie is no stranger to controversy, having received death threats from all ends of the country`s political spectrum over two decades and three successive governments.

Back with new Afrobeat album, veteran musician  Emmerson Bockarie asks for better Sierra Leone

Legendary Nigerian drummer Tony Allen, who created afrobeat along with his old bandmate Fela Kuti, died suddenly at the age of 79 in Paris on Thursday, his manager told AFP.

Legendary drummer and afrobeat co-founder Tony Allen dies

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