Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Adekunle Gold has spoken highly of Afrobeats and said the genre is unbeatable.
Afrobeat is a Nigerian music genre that involves the combination of West African musical styles (such as traditional Yoruba music and highlife, American funk, jazz, and soul influences, with a focus on chanted vocals, complex intersecting rhythms, and percussion.
The singer recently released his fifth album titled ‘Tequila Ever After’ which features international heavyweight Pharrell Williams, Nile Rodgers, Khalid, and Labrinth. The album has enjoyed impressive commercial success, especially with the single ‘Ogaranya’ which has sparked a massive social media challenge.
n an interview with Shopping for Sneakers, Adekunle Gold while speaking on the rise of Nigerian mainstream music stated that Afrobeats as a genre cannot be competed with. According to Adekunle Gold Afrobeats packs different elements that make it hard to compete with.
He said: “It’s hard to compete with us. Afrobeats is a vibe…It’s not just the music, it’s a way of life, it’s the culture and way of life. It’s too beautiful and rhythmic and when you listen to the likes of King Sunny Ade and Fela, you realize they also had it locked down”.
