‘Afrobeats now as big as Hip Hop, R&B’ – Singer Fireboy Opines

Nigerian musician Fireboy DML, has stated that Afrobeats has surpassed R&B and hip-hop in popularity.

 The “Peru” hitmaker clarified that Afrobeats is more than simply a genre—it’s a movement with a rich history in a podcast conversation with Noisey.

 But according to Fireboy, his particular style of Afrobeats is distinct.

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“I always say this, honesty is the soul of songwriting.

 It doesn’t have to be your story. It could be someone else’s story. It doesn’t matter. As long as it’s honest, when you put it out, someone somewhere is going to relate with it and that’s all that matters,” he said.

“That’s what I bring into my version of Afrobeats. Afrobeats is known for vibe, the energy and the rhythm. But I bring that intention, that songwriting feel. [I’m] Trying to put Afrobeats on the map. It’s just as big as Hip Hop & RnB if you let it. It’s a culture, it’s a movement. It has history. Now more than ever the world is paying attention.”