Chart show host celebrates 'beautiful year' for Afrobeats
If you needed proof that Afrobeats has found its way firmly into western pop culture, Eddie Kadi reckons he's got it.Once upon a time, it might have been surprising to see the West African genre's breakout star chatting to British pop royalty.
The genre - a mix of African and Western influences - has seen a massive rise in popularity over recent years, with songs regularly crossing over into the mainstream. Last Last is among 11 tracks to have crossed over into the UK's Official Singles Chart Top 100 and Top 40, both peaking in the top 5. "Especially here in the UK where we have at least four Afrobeats songs in the official charts as well."Wizkid's Made In Lagos album, released in 2020, was a huge hit with fans
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