₦airaland Forum

cucumbar:
Any Nigerian here that claims Nigeria is ahead of Kenya is only trying to be patriotic or deceiving himself. Kenya is far ahead of Nigeria. Nigeria might be richer, but he system in Kenya works.A very organized society. I visited recently(less than 2 weeks ago), and was wowed!

without even checking your profile I know that this is a new account and that you are a kiberan. keep up with your deceits. thanks

XhosaNostra:
So?

having another country sing your genre is not a big deal. afterall you guys copied your genre from america

while some kiberans say otherwise. https://www.nairaland.com/5305287/toni-braxton-love-tenis-music#80336275

Nteogwuija:
Congratulations to Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Mr Eazi, Yemi Alade, and WizKid.

Their inclusion in the Lion King soundtracks is just a testament to the fact that Nigeria is blessed with talented individuals and the world knows it.

God bless Nigeria.

tekno?

Awol1:
I can't wait become famous and have the president as my fan.

I would just wanna know how it feels.

On another note, is there no singer from South Africa good enough for Beyonce to include in her album?

Have we all seen why AKA was ranting the other day?

5 Nigerians, no South African.

six Nigerians two South Africans

wizzzmike:
see am too lol dumbasses we won't leave you can cry blood lmfao

you won't expect a little kid to leave his father. will t?

XhosaNostra:
Yeah right.

thanks you've always been a strong contender lol

XhosaNostra:
Comprehension is clearly not your strongest point either. Who cares if you people don't know our music when it gets the recognition it deserves all over the world except of course for Togo & other insignificant countries?

This group are chart toppers globally & they know what South African house is. Let Togo dance to your tunes while we continue to make the universe dance Listen to that drum beat at the beginning of the song & they tied the whole thing up nicely with gwara gwara

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want to compare to this? Afrobeats nightclubs are now primary features of UK's nightlife with clubs opening in most major cities. [12]
Other mainstream popularity garnered by Afrobeat is shown in Canadian artist Drake 's music. Drake's 2017 album More Life contains many Afrobeat and Dancehall influences.

hope you see it

XhosaNostra:
A revision nothing less & nothing more.

ok
has been suggested that this article be split into a new article titled Afrobeats . ( Discuss)
(April 2019)
The term was coined in the 1960s by Nigerian
multi-instrumentalist and bandleader Fela Kuti , who is responsible for pioneering and popularizing the style both within and outside
Nigeria .
Distinct from Afrobeat is Afrobeats - a sound originating in Nigeria in the 21st century, one which takes in diverse influences and is an eclectic combination of rap , dancehall , and even
R&B .

XhosaNostra:
I'm not reading that wall of text, broer.

resd only the first ten lines. your answers are there

XhosaNostra:
Twak! What does infrastructure have to do with the sound of music?

Speaking of people swooping in on another's song, check where the majority of comments come from for this particular SOUTH AFRICAN HOUSE SONG
Yet you claim you don't listen to our songs. Chai una well done, you sabi lie


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what did aka say??
if there's then it'll be on rare occasions. Nigerians like good music. any countrys music even Senegalese thrive here so far as its sweet and interesting

XhosaNostra:
Now you're just playing spin doctor. It says it right there that Nigeria picked it up in the 60s. Adding or removing an "S" doesn't make it a different thing, just a revamp.

i said read well
Afrobeats
Iyanya during a performance
From early in the 21st century, a new type of sound, originating in Nigeria, has become increasingly prominent in African popular music.This name echoes Afrobeat, the 1970s fusion of Jazz and traditional Nigerian and Ghanaian music which is an important influence, but Afrobeats is a largely different style.
Afrobeats is most identifiable by its signature driving drum beat rhythms, whether electronic or instrumental. These beats harken to the stylings of a variety of traditional African drumbeats across West Africa as well as the precursory genre of Afrobeat. [10] The beat in Afrobeats music is not just a base for the melody, but acts as a major character of the song, taking a lead role that is sometimes equal to are of greater importance than the lyrics and almost always more central than the other instrumentals. Another distinction within Afrobeats is the notably west African, specifically Nigerian or Ghanaian, accented English [10] that is often blended with local slangs, pidgin English, as well as local Nigerian or Ghanaian languages depending on the backgrounds of the performers.
DJs and producers like DJ Black, Elom Adablah, and C-Real (Cyril-Alex Gockel) for example, have been a crucial part in spreading the popularity of this form of music. [11] Their artistic mixing of beats and sounds allow a younger audience to experience a sound that is somewhat familiar in its influences and yet uniquely African. Their mixing and promotion of popular hits on the continent is also a tried and true method for success. Often what the play in clubs, radio shows, podcasts, etc. are what become popularized both within Africa and abroad. [11]
Since 2012, Afrobeats have gained mainstream recognition outside of Africa, especially within the UK.
Other mainstream popularity garnered by Afrobeat is shown in Canadian artist Drake 's music. Drake's 2017 album More Life contains many Afrobeat and Dancehall influences. [13]
Afrobeats has captured the attention of many award shows as well. For example, the BET Awards usually highlights the musical genre
According to David Drake, the eclectic genre "reimagines diasporic influences and—more often than not—completely reinvents them."
International popularity
Although originally a Nigerian genre Afrobeats has grown in popularity worldwide. It first made its global debut in the United Kingdom with the surge of African immigrants, however the tunes of this genre can now be heard everywhere.
Wizkid , Mr Eazi, Burna Boy , D’Banj , 2Baba , Tiwa Savage and Davido serve as prime examples of Nigerian artists who have emerged in the global scale. [18] Afrobeats’ international popularity is likely rooted in the fact that beat/melody resemble a blend of EDM, R&B, and hip-hop thus providing a familiar tune for many. Furthermore, as English is an official language of Nigeria, artists often choose to sing/rap in English, Pidgin English, and/or their local language. Afrobeats have expanded global conversation of Nigeria, which had previously been reduced to political unrest as a result of religious disputes. Afrobeats in a sense has created a platform for which the world can engage with Nigeria's vibrant and rich culture.
American artist including Michelle Williams have used Afrobeats directly in their music or have been heavily influenced by Afro beat songs. This includes William's top hit “Say Yes,” a gospel song based on the Nigerian hymn “When Jesus Say Yes.” there have been many collaborations between performers in the West and Nigerian artists including French Montana and Ice Prince, Rick Ross and P-Square, and Kanye and D’Banj. [19] next. Regardless, it consistently relies on a set of heavy beats that make this music easy to dance to, which acts as a major
A music festival that's recognized worldwide is
One Africa Music Fest . The festival has four different locations: New York City, Houston, London, and Dubai. One Africa Music Fest showcases modern Afrobeat music and talent.
As stated on the official website, the main focus of the music festival is to help strengthen Africa's position in the entertainment industry on a global level. The festival also wants to create awareness to display the positive side of Africa that people don't usually know about. This Afrobeats music festival promotes collaboration between other artists, businesses and communities.
Afro Beat Fest is an annual festival in Newark, New Jersey celebrating African culture including music, art, fashion, dance, crafts and cuisine.
See also
Confusion (album)
Latin music (genre)

Nigeria
Typical instruments Bass guitar • congas •
drums • guitar •
horns • keyboard •
percussion •
saxophone • shekere •
vocals
"Afrobeats is not a style, per se, like Afrobeat. It simply means the new sound of Africa, which takes in diverse influences that take inspiration from its African roots and is combined with the sounds of Rap ,
Reggae / Dancehall , and even
R&B . It's an extremely eclectic combination that makes for quite the enjoyable sound." [

XhosaNostra:
So why were you making a big deal about house music when even your signature music is an adaptation?

it says afrobeat comes from Ghana while afrobeats s from Nigeria. they're different

see as long as Africa is concerned, Nigeria entertainment from comedy, music, movies reps the real African continent. first South African movies have even more foreigners than Africans. comedy we are kings no challenge

kongolo:
English is clearly your secondary language.Like i have stated over and over again on this thread,no one in Nigeria or togo or mali regularly plays the music of black coffee or a korean band.They are virtually unknown entities.No one in Africa dances or sings to south african house music.Those artistes are local champions.Afrobeat is the king and queen in terms of music genre at this very moment.Admitting this fact will not lead to your death xhosa

who's black coffee. the only African I know of that made much noise abroad is akon

XhosaNostra:
That's her opinion. Is she the God of music that makes her word gospel now?
Funny enough when they want a sound that represents Africa, they often choose South African music/singers because we got better voices & synchronization.
Traditional/"original" South African music is the one raking prestigious awards overseas. I already mentioned Ladysmith Black Mambazo. So either way, we keep winning.

Nah see the little recognition you recieve outside Africa is cause you are infastructurlly superior in Africa. nothing more. Afro beat reps Africa like it or not. you need to see the number of south Africans swooping on any Nigerian song on YouTube. see you can't hide truth. it's there. Beyonce is not a goddess but her worth in music is bigger than all your artists combined. so her say matters a lot

XhosaNostra:
So what is this?

modern afrobeat started with Nigeria. the old ones are dead.

kongolo:
As a genre of music,no one except maybe in southern Africa knows what south african house music is.Even the artistes are unknown.Are south africa house artistes known in togo,Mali,Croatia,Morocco,jamaica,russia,pakistan,indonesia,the phillipines,Martinique to name a few countries?Nigerian afrobeat has transcended borders.It's even played and discussed in the USA.A place that is strongly resistant to a change in the status quo

since house music was copied from US. I don't see the reason why the Americans would want to dump their numerous artistes for South Africans. it doesn't work with the same genre of music.

XhosaNostra:
According to Google, you're not even the originators of the sound, Ghana is.

fela originated afrobeat. check well

it's not good to be jealous. some Kenyans alleged that they don't listen to Nigerian music but incidentally they used davidos picture for an advert in their capital.

XhosaNostra:
No you listen! Afrobeat represents West Africa, not Africa as continent. Ridiculous!

Nah . go watch Beyonce s interview. it reps Africa. house music is foreign . the next original r should be Congolese

XhosaNostra:
You have a complex! I'm not on this thread trying to insinuate anything. I gave a response to someone insinuating that your afrobeat is bigger than our own music in South Africa. That is a bold-faced lie. South African house has its own flavour & that's a facts! Why do you think our house DJs are so popular overseas? It may not be popular in your part of the world but it is popular in other countries & is distinctly known as South African house by those that can tell the difference. So yes, South African house is also its own brand with its own sub-genres. If you don't know, you better ask somebody!

listen. afrobeat represents Africa as it's originally from Africa (Nigeria) . argue with google

wizzzmike:
Nairaland is a world wild Web get it too

don't push it son... ghanaweb is wild not nairaland

wizzzmike:
Nairaland is a world wild Web get it too

don't push it son... ghanaweb is wild not nairaland

kongolo:
You are on this thread trying your hardest to insinuate how south african house music is better than Nigerian afrobeat.Nigerian afrobeat has turned into a brand being recognized globally as authentically Nigerian while south african house music is just another subsidiary of house music created in the USA

copy copy. they can't stop copying. they even copied livestyle and crime

wizzzmike:
Facebook, Gmail, Google, snapchat belongs to the Americans stop using them blockheaded dumbass

we re talking between ourselves not Americans . get it

XhosaNostra:
See that's the thing, I don't hate Nigeria or Nigerians. I only hate this mindset that makes you think you have to belittle others for you to become the giant. It's possible to be big in your own right without dwarfing others. Other countries also have strengths & things they're good at, that take nothing away from your own. You have your type of music & we have ours. It ends there. It's ridiculous to believe a South African would pick Nigerian music over their own. We're also under no delusion that a Nigerian would pick ours over theirs. Everyone is a patriot at the end of the day.

but at last you believe that Nigeria s the giant

mtisTheQubit00:
i was like 'WTH is wrong with ths naija dude'...

any of these cars that you see in Nairobi are either owned by foreigners or politicians period

UniportAgbero:
The first colony the Queen of England visited was Nigeria in 1958

will Jesus Christ want to go to a land full of sin and hiv

IronGalaxy:
says who? Maybe I'll consider quiting this website when your uncultured brothers stop the great trek down south.


You don't see the irony of telling me I'm not needed don't you?

i wish it's physical so that we can start killing some of you

nasty c was brought up by davido. go argue with google