Music producer, Beatz Vampire, is against the notion that Afrobeats belongs exclusively to Nigeria.
He belted in an interview with Amansan Krakye on Property FM in Cape Coast that the genre’s success is the result of collaborative work by artists and producers from various African nations.
While Nigerian artists have been central in Afrobeats’ global rise over the past decade, Beatz Vampire pointed out that other African countries, including Ghana, have made substantial contributions to the genre.
He tipped notable figures like Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, and artists from across the continent who have played major roles in shaping the genre’s sound.
Beatz Vampire explained that Afrobeats isn’t exclusive to Nigeria. He said it represents a fusion of a cocktail of African rhythmic elements.
Beatz Vampire hit on the fact that his intent is not to diminish Nigeria’s quota to Afrobeats but to mean that the genre draws inspiration from various African music traditions.
He recognized Nigeria’s investment in the genre, encompassing production and marketing, which has led to the perception that Afrobeats is solely Nigerian music.
In essence, Beatz Vampire preaches about a broader recognition of Afrobeats as a pan-African sonorous movement. He stated that, that will englobe the collective handwork that have fueled the genre.
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