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“You Can’t Talk About Afrobeats Without Mentioning Me” – Davido Declares His Impact
Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, has confidently addressed his significant impact on the global afrobeats movement, insisting that his contributions are too essential to ignore.
Known for his hits like Skelewu, Fall, and FIA, Davido made this declaration in a recent feature with TheBeatJuice magazine, stating, “Afrobeats can’t be brought up without my name. Impossible.”
The Nigerian superstar has undeniably played a major role in pushing afrobeats into mainstream popularity, both in Africa and internationally.
His career took off in the early 2010s, and since then, he has delivered countless chart-topping songs, collaborated with global icons, and performed on some of the biggest stages, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and the World Cup Closing Ceremony.
Often grouped alongside fellow Nigerian megastars Wizkid and Burna Boy, Davido has been part of the trio that has defined the modern afrobeats sound.
However, like his peers, Davido has expressed discomfort with being limited to the “afrobeats” label.
In a previous appearance on the Business Untitled Podcast, he voiced his concern about the tendency to categorize all African artists under the afrobeats umbrella, regardless of their unique sounds.
He explained that while he primarily describes his music as “afro-fusion”—a blend of afrobeats, pop, R&B, and other influences—he’s not opposed to being tagged with the afrobeats genre.
He understands the broader significance of the term and how it has helped African music gain international recognition.
“I don’t get offended when we’ve been categorized as afrobeats,” he said, “We need a genre.
It could be R&B or afropop. I call my music afro-fusion, but I’m not insisting that people label it that way.
I know how long it took for African music to become mainstream.”
Welcome back to the weekend! It’s been a long week, so why don’t we rewind time and listen to the best of Rihanna’s songs? Rihanna started singing at 3 years old and released her first hit in 2005, called “Pon de Replay.” She was the early 2000s “IT girl” with her hit songs.
Now, I’m sure if we listen to most of them, we’ll feel nostalgic—like 2005 was 20 years ago! Let’s focus on the recommendations to take you back in time.
Here is a list of her biggest hits.
- Pon De Replay
- We Found Love
- Diamonds
- Rude Boy
- Disturbia
- Only Girl (in the world)
- Umbrella
- What’s my name
- Love the way you lie
- Don’t Stop Music
It’s a new month and a new year. You know what that means? A new line-up of K-dramas for the months lies ahead. Fans are already excited to see the new K-dramas with amazing storylines and familiar faces!
I think I spot the man who made us fall in love with K-dramas, Lee Min Ho!! Or as we popularly know him “Gu Jun-pyo”. Well, I’m sure you’re excited now.
Here’s a list of upcoming K-dramas for January 2025.
1. Love Scout
2. When The Stars Gossip
3. The Queen Who Crowns
4. Motel California
5. Unmasked
6. Study Group
7. The Trauma Code: Heroes On Call
Mr. Macaroni, a well-known Nigerian comedian, skit maker, and activist, has shared why he refuses to acknowledge Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu publicly.
This revelation came after an X user, @OyesileJohn, criticized Macaroni for ignoring the Governor.
The user posted, “To d’ifa fun a certain Macaroni who, in an attempt to please the mob, snubbed the governor of Lagos state. Omo ase.”
In his response, Mr. Macaroni doubled down on his stance, saying he would continue to ignore Governor Sanwo-Olu, whom he referred to as “your Governor.”
He added, “He doesn’t mean anything to me, neither do you or your father.
I love that you slaves bring this issue up all the time.
For every time you do, I will send you to your masters.”
Explaining his reason, the skit maker recounted his harrowing experience during the End SARS protests in October 2020.
Mr. Macaroni, whose real name is Debo Adedayo, was among the protesters arrested at the Lekki Toll Gate.
He revealed that he was stripped, beaten, and dehumanized while in detention.
According to him, the police officers who brutalized him told him to “stop disturbing the governor.”
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