Afro rock is a style of rock music with African influences. Afro rock is a dynamic interplay between Western rock music and African musical elements such as rhythm,melodies and instrumentation. Afro rock bands and artists in the late 1960s and early 1970s included Osibisa,Assagai and Lafayette Afro Rock Band.
Remilekun Khalid Safaru,known by his stage names Reminisce and Alaga Ibile,is a Nigerian singer,rapper,songwriter,and actor originating from Ogun State. He performs in English and in his native language,Yoruba.
Edrisah Kenzo Musuuza,professionally known as Eddy Kenzo,is a Ugandan singer,music executive,the president of Uganda National Musicians Federation and founder and a member of Big Talent Entertainment. He made his breakthrough after the release of his single Stamina. He received international attention after the release of his single,"Sitya Loss" in 2014 and an accompanying viral video that featured the Ghetto Kids. In total,he has released 4 albums,including Roots in 2018 and most recently Made in Africa in 2021. Kenzo has also won a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award in 2018,a BET Award in 2015,and multiple All Africa Music Awards.
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu,who is known professionally as Burna Boy,is a Nigerian singer,songwriter and record producer. He rose to stardom in 2012 after releasing "Like to Party",the lead single from his debut studio album L.I.F.E (2013). In 2017,Burna Boy signed with Atlantic Records in the United States to release his third studio album,Outside (2018).
Divine Ikubor,known professionally as Rema,is a Nigerian singer,rapper,and songwriter. He gained initial recognition with his 2019 song "Dumebi". That same year,he signed with D'Prince's record label,Jonzing World. He achieved wider recognition with his 2022 single "Calm Down",which spawned a remix with Selena Gomez that peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also led Bilboard Afrobeats Songs chart for a record-setting 58 weeks.
Afrobeats,not to be confused with Afrobeat or Afroswing,is an umbrella term to describe popular music from West Africa and the diaspora that initially developed in Nigeria,Ghana,and the UK in the 2000s and 2010s. Afrobeats is less of a style per se,and more of a descriptor for the fusion of sounds flowing majorly out of Nigeria. Genres such as hiplife,jùjúmusic,highlife and naija beats,among others,were amalgamated under the "Afrobeats" umbrella.
Adedamola Oyinlola Adefolahan,who is known professionally as Fireboy DML,is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is signed to YBNL Nation,a record label founded by rapper Olamide. His debut studio album,Laughter,Tears and Goosebumps,was released in 2019. He won Listener's Choice and was nominated for Song of the Year for "Jealous" at the 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival.
"Essence" is a song by Nigerian singer Wizkid,featuring fellow Nigerian singer Tems. It was released on 30 October 2020,as the fourth single from Wizkid's fourth studio album,Made in Lagos. "Essence" was produced by P2J and Legendury Beatz. The "sensual" song sees the duo express their desire for each other. A music video was released on 9 April 2021,shot in Accra,Ghana. "Essence" is the first Nigerian song in history to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard Global 200. The song received a nomination at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Global Music Performance.
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe,known professionally as Ayra Starr,is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
Rave &Roses is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer Rema. It was released on 25 March 2022 via Jonzing World and Mavin Records. The album included guest appearances from 6lack,Chris Brown,AJ Tracey,and Yseult. The deluxe version of the album was released on 28 April 2023,renamed as Rave &Roses Ultra.
"Calm Down" is a song by Nigerian singer Rema,from his debut studio album Rave &Roses (2022). It was released on 11 February 2022 through Jonzing World and Mavin as the album's second single. The song charted across Europe,reaching number one on the Belgian Ultratop 50,Dutch Top 40 and Dutch Single Top 100. In the United Kingdom,"Calm Down" peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart and spent 27 non-consecutive weeks in the top ten of the chart.
Omary Ally Mwanga,known professionally as Marioo,is a Tanzanian singer,songwriter,and music producer. He is known for his hits such as Bia Tamu,Mama Amina,Dear Ex,Raha,Mi Amor and Naogopa,songs that have made him a household name in Tanzania.
Adesope Olajide known professionally as Shopsydoo OR Energy Gawd,is a Nigerian UK-based Media personality,radio and television personality,talk show host,event host and podcaster. He is the host of The Afrobeats Podcast,.
Crown Uzama,known professionally as Shallipopi,is a Nigerian singer,rapper,and songwriter. He signed with Dvpper Music in 2023,and rose to fame with his single "Elon Musk". It moderately entered the TurnTable chart,while his debut studio album Presido La Pluto (2023) peaked at number one on the TurnTable Top 50 and debuted atop Apple Music top 100 albums. His second studio album,Shakespopi (2024),was met with continued success as it became Shallipopi's second chart-topping album. Its lead single "ASAP" reached number one on the TurnTable Top 100.
"Me &U" is a song by Nigerian singer and songwriter Tems,released on 5 October 2023,through RCA Records. Written and produced by both GuiltyBeatz and Tems,it serves as the lead single for her debut album Born in the Wild,and is her first solo release since her extended play If Orange Was a Place (2021).
The discography of Rema,a Nigerian Afrobeats singer,consists of one studio albums,four EP,thirty singles,and 14 music videos. Rema started his music career at age 18. He signed with D'Prince's Jonzing World,an imprint of Don Jazzy's Mavin Records in 2019. His self-titled debut extended play was released in August of that year and peaked atop the Apple Music Nigeria charts.
Ravage is the fourth EP by Nigerian rapper,singer,and songwriter Rema released on October 27,2023,through Virgin Music,Mavin Records,and Jonzing World. Like his previous project,Rave &Roses (2022),the EP blends various genres,including alté,afrobeats,and afropop. Lyrically,it explores themes of hard work,pride,and diligence.
"Dumebi" is a song by Nigerian rapper and singer Rema,released on March 24,2019,as the third single from his debut extended play,Rema. Upon its release,the song gained millions of streams and views,contributing to Rema's rise to fame. Produced by Ozedikus,the song's success led to the release of a remix featuring American singer Becky G on February 13,2020,followed by four additional remixes on March 22,2020,bringing the total to five.
Israel Ehinomen Okosun known by the stage name Ehis D’Greatest is a Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter. He gained popularity with the song “This Year (Blessings)”released in January 2023. The song topped the Billboard Charts and went on to appear as No. 1 on the Official Charts in the United Kingdom.
Boy Spyce is the self-titled debut extended play by Nigerian singer-songwriter Boy Spyce,released on April 15,2022,through Mavin Records.
