Popular singer, Davido has distinguished between afrobeats and RnB.
This is as Grammy winner, Wizkid recently warned people not to group all his songs as Afrobeats.
In a throwback video, Davido was asked to distinguish between RnB and afrobeats resurfaces online.
The artist mentioned R&B singers like Johnny Drille and Chike while claiming that some of his tracks are RnB.
According to his definition, Afrobeats refers to African musicians rather than a particular genre or style of music.
He also cited Odumodublvck, an African-born hip-hop musician who is classified as an Afrobeat artist despite being a straight drill artist. The original sound of Afrobeat was originated by Fela back in the day.
See netizens reactions below:
Realest said: “Same thing Wizkid said that they called him rude. Although baba said they should drink milk.”
your husband declared: “With 001 afrobeats is safe!!!!”
self stated: “I hear say na person wey no get talent Dey carry Afrobeat for head 😂😂”
Perpys wrote: “The fact that this video is old with so much wisdom and knowledge”
WATCH VIDEO:
Davido shares his opinion on Afrobeats.
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