As African music continues to enchant global audiences, Spotify Wrapped 2024 unveils the diverse range of genres that people now enjoy all over the world. While Afrobeats and Amapiano often dominate headlines, this year’s Wrapped data sheds light on other emerging sounds that define Africa’s music.

Reimagined histories

Hiplife and Highlife from Ghana, rooted in the country’s rich cultural history, remain highly exported due to their fusion of traditional Highlife melodies with contemporary beats that keep them globally relevant.

Artists like King Paluta, Fameye, and KiDi are leading the way in blending traditional Highlife melodies with modern sounds. Fameye’s Very Soon and King Paluta’s Aseda—a heartfelt song of gratitude—are examples of how the genre is evolving. Their fresh take on Highlife has helped drive a 54% increase in global streams, a sign of the genre’s appeal to both local and international audiences.

In Kenya, Arbantone is mainly characterized by beats from samples of  Kenyan old-school hits. This sound combines elements of Gengetone and old Jamaican riddims, led by a wave of young rappers who bring the raw lyricism of Gengetone. Captivating young audiences, Arbantone is quickly rising on local music charts.

Arbantone grew significantly in 2024, partially thanks to viral dance challenges on social media. Artists like Dyana Cods’ “Set It”, harnessed the genre’s infectious beats and catchy lyrics to connect with her fans. The song became one of the most popular Arbantone tracks in Kenya, securing the number 3 most streamed Arbantone track in Kenya as revealed by the 2024 Spotify Wrapped data.

Embracing experimental sounds

Nigeria’s Alté is becoming more popular abroad, where it’s now the country’s fourth-most exported genre in 2024. Pronounced “uhl-teh,” a shorthand for alternative, you may have heard the experimental mix of Afrobeats, R&B, and hip-hop, with electronic influences on tracks like Soh-Soh by Odeal or Amaarae’s Wanted. The likes of Amaarae, Lady Donli and Odunsi (The Engine) paved the way for a new generation of artists like DEELA, DETO BLACK and brazy to tap into Alté’s rebellious, bold and unconventional brand of self-expression. The global success of Alté-influenced musicians like Tems, Rema and Odeal symbolises how the genre is taking its place in mainstream music culture. Countries like Ghana have embraced the sound with over 60 billion Spotify streams, and Alté now has 41% more global plays than it did a year ago.

South Africa’s Afro House, known for its deep rhythms and soulful vocals, has become a favourite in electronic music circles around the world. DESIREE and DJ Shimza have been instrumental in influencing the growth of Afro House. DESIREE sets blend African rhythms with modern electronic sounds, while DJ Shimza’s electrifying global performances have propelled the genre to new heights. As more artists from around the world incorporate African sounds into their music, the genre has influenced global dance floors.

Household names

Afrobeats continues to lead Africa’s music revolution, evolving rapidly and driving the movement forward. In 2024, the genre saw a significant 28% increase in global streaming. Tracks like Santa by Ayra Starr, Rauw Alejandro, and Rvssian highlight the genre’s versatility, while Calm Down by Rema and Selena Gomez underscore its widespread international appeal. Collaborations like Skillibeng and Tyla’s Jump, Gunna showcase Afrobeats’ adaptability and its growing dominance on global charts.

Amapiano, meanwhile, has emerged as Africa’s fastest-growing genre, with a phenomenal 59% increase in global streaming in 2024. Another sign that the future of global music will undoubtedly feature even more beats, grooves, and melodies from the continent

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Ayra Starr, Niniola, and an array of influential women in the music industry are set to take center stage at Femme Fest 2024, in honor of International Women’s Day.

Femme Fest stands as an annual tribute dedicated to empowering, educating, and entertaining young African women. This year’s festival is slated for March 29, 2024, against the picturesque backdrop of SOL Oniru. Femme Fest pledges an immersive experience focused on celebrating the artistic contributions of women to culture.

The lineup features esteemed artists such as Ayra Starr, Niniola, Qing Madi, DJ Dope Caesar, Bloody Civilian, Lady Donli, Lifesize Teddy, Wanni x Handi, and a host of other outstanding talents. Furthermore, the musical extravaganza will showcase a Rising Women’s stage powered by The Orchard, featuring performances by Kold AF, Kehne Winny, and Rukmani.

Femme Fest ’24 will not only offer captivating musical performances but also an array of activities such as a beauty market, tarot reading, and pottery making. Attendees can enjoy temporary tattoos, complimentary Spotify merchandise, karaoke, and mixology masterclasses sponsored by Smirnoff. Additionally, enriching panel discussions on music, beauty, and tech, supported by The Orchard, Smirnoff, Maybelline, and Microsoft, respectively, will enhance the festival experience.

The sponsors of Femme Fest include The Orchard, Bolden USA, Maybelline, Smirnoff, Spotify, Coke, and the Warner Music Social Justice Fund, all of whom are proud supporters of this empowering event.

Femme Fest ‘24. March 29th.📍Sol beach.
See you there🏝️

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This Easter, the third edition of the Alte Culture Fest will feature a lineup of Nigerian artists, including Made Kuti, Odumodublvck, and more, as headliners. Set to take place on March 30, 2024, at Muri Okunola Park, the festival promises to celebrate ingenuity and cultural evolution through a fusion of music, art, fashion, and lifestyle.

The Alte Culture Fest serves as a gathering for creative youths, offering a platform for self-expression and cultural exploration. Conceptualized by Nigeria’s prominent event management company, Q21 Solutions, the festival aims to showcase the diversity and vibrancy of contemporary Nigerian culture.

This year’s edition guarantees an unforgettable experience with performances by Odumodublvck, BOJ, Made Kuti, Prettyboy D-O, Lady Donli, Jeriq, Winny, Somadina, and Dante. With esteemed media partners such as Boomplay, Culture Custodian, Deeds Magazine, and The Lagos Weekender, the festival ensures extensive coverage and resonance across various platforms.

In an interview with Businessday, the creative director of Q21 Solutions, Eunice Adeyemi, said, “This year’s edition will foster more collaborations between alternative artists and creators from different disciplines, such as fashion, arts and culture. Guests should expect unique performances, timeless fashion pieces, and curated arts”.

 

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In addition, Odumodublvck and Shallipopi are teaming up to co-headline a thrilling tour across the United States (US).

The duo have announced their co-headline, ‘Nigeria’s Most Wanted Tour 2024’, which is the first-ever joint tour in Afrobeats history.

This exciting 9-city tour, sponsored by Live Nation, will begin on April 27 at Minneapolis’s Uptown Theater. It will make its way through iconic cities such as New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and more, before concluding in a grand finale at the House of Blues in Dallas on May 27.

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The Nigerian rap duo, Show Dem Camp, has announced that they will perform their first headline concert in the United States at the legendary SOBS venue in New York.

They shared this news via their Instagram on Monday, the 24th of January 2022.

In March, Show Dem Camp will go to the United States with a few buddies to perform their first headline show in the country at the SOBS event centre in New York.

The duo of Tec and Ghost are one of the pioneers of the famous alte movement in Nigeria.

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They also performed a headline event in Lagos last month, immediately following their show in London.

For their Lagos show, they brought on stage their friends such as DRB Lasgidi (BOJ, Teezee & Fresh L), Ladipoe, Ajebutter22, Oxlade, Lojay, Tomi Thomas, Falana, Funbi, Lady Donli, Moelogo, Tomi Owo, Dami Oniru, and others

The duo first headline show in the United States will take place at the SOBS Center in New York, and they will be joined by several pals.

They wrote via their Instagram page;

Excited to announce our first headline show in the US at the legendary @sobsnyc
Bringing Palmwine to ????????????with a few special friends March 22nd

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Highlife is back, and this time it is refined, rebranded in quality form, The Cavemen is on the mission of restoring the almost lost or forgotten genre and brought highlife back on a steroid.

Highlife is a music genre that began in present-day Ghana in the 19th century, in the time of a colony of the British Empire, It uses the melody and rhythmic structures of cultural Akan music, but played with Western instrumentals.

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Highlife gained recognition among the eastern people of Nigeria during the world war, as they combined and finetune it with their established music forming a contemporary musical genre known as Igbo highlife.

Highlife is a special genre that needs to evolve, we all grew up listening to particular highlife artists like Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe, Oliver De Coque, Chief Dr Prince Morocco Maduka, Oriental Brothers, Dr Sir Warrior, Prince Nico Mbarga.

The Cavemen was officially created in 2018, the duo has sharpened the highlife genre by playing with esteemed popular artists such as Onyeka Onwenu, Asa, Bez, and alte star Lady Donli.

They Refined the usual highlife with infused modern elements, Sang in Igbo and Pidgin English to foster the grassroots reach, simply the modern ringleaders for highlife music.

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‘Roots’ Album revolves around the significant things in life such as happiness, love, and unpredictability of reality, easily connected to the roots and brawl of mankind, it is a sound with deep roots in the narrative of African music.

The combination of Guitar (esp. fingerstyle), horns, bass, drums, the gong, and the extra vocals rely heavily on percussion instruments.

All tracks in the ‘Roots’ Album are highly rich with sounds and lyrical depth.

The ability to interpret and connect each track on a live band makes it quite uncommon and special, they are actually underrated and deserve more accolades.

Nigerians and the world are unconsciously responsive-without persuasions to the highlife sound, especially for those that appreciate the purest form of sounds and the knowledge of the genre.

The movement has already begun as they are gradually gaining recognition across the nation and beyond.

Their second studio album of art is an invitation into the cave of Igbo culture and materials, as the song New Pammy is really relatable.

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Nigerian prolific hip-hop duo Show Dem Camp has unveiled the lists of performers that will be gracing their palm wine music concert in Lagos.

The Nigerian duo of Show Dem Camp who comprises Tec and Ghost are no newcomers to the music scene.

With their form of music and the musicians with whom they cooperated, they are known as the pioneers of the Alte music movement in Nigeria.

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They have quite an impressive discography to their name as well, with their Palmwine Music series and Clone Wars series standing tall at least three projects each.

Tec and Ghost previously announced that their annual Palmwine music event will take hold on December 24, 2021, in the iconic Muri Okunola Park in Lagos.

DRB Lasgidi (BOJ, Teezee & Fresh L), Ladipoe, Ajebutter22, Oxlade, Lojay, Tomi Thomas, Falana, Funbi, Lady Donli, Moelogo, Tomi Owo, Dami Oniru, and others were confirmed as performing artists for the event on their Instagram page yesterday, December 14th 2021.

They also made it known that there will be surprise performances.

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Sit back and enjoy Lady Donli “Wild” Lyrics

Lady Donli – Wild Lyrics

Tell me what’s been on with me
If you wanna rock, come rock with me
I’ve been down so many times before

Tell me what’s been on with me
If you wanna rock, come rock with me
I’ve been out so many times before

They like “Donli where you been? Donli where you at?
What’s going on?”
I said I’m through with that
Yeah
I’ve been down so many times before

2020 was my year but it slowed down
Got locked in the house
Who’d have thought that?
Now I’m all alone battling my demons
Asking God “why me? why evils”?

And I don’t know where I should go now
And I don’t know where I should go now
Still don’t know where I should go now
Still don’t know where I should go now

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Here are the best and most notable Nigerian songs we’ve been listening to the month of July from Olamide, Lady Donli, Omah Lay, Adekunle Gold, Falz, and more.

Olamide – Julie

Olamide’s “Julie,” the latest single from his amazing new album UY Scuti, maintains his run.

Over a Caribbean-tinged groove, the Nigerian heavyweight expands and explores his flow in this love track.

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“This song is me telling my woman that I know I’m crazy and not 100% perfect, but the kind of love I get from her is so amazing I’m willing to surrender everything,” Olamide says.

Adekunle Gold – Sinner feat. Lucky Daye 

Nigerian Afropop star Adekunle Gold comes through with his brand new single “Sinner,” the latest taste from his upcoming album due this fall.

In “Sinner,” Adekunle goes in over a historical story of love and lust.

“Weirdly, I was thinking about King David and Bathsheba’s sexcapade and thought it’d make a beautiful song,” he mentions The Marcel Akunwata-produced notably features Lucky Daye.

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Omah Lay – Understand

Omah Lay, one of 2020’s breakout artists, comes through with his new single and music video for “Understand,” an ear and eye-grabbing affair produced by beatmaker Tempoe.

Fireboy DML – Peru

The buzzing Fireboy DML rolls through with the new single “Peru” which follows up his excellent album, Apollo.

The Shizzi-produced track, Fireboy’s first official single of the year, is yet another earworm from the constantly rising Nigerian artist. Get into it above.

Falz – Mercy

Here’s a new addictive tune from Falz, produced by Sess The Problem Kid. “Mercy” is some impressive stuff here as Falz goes in over a stuttering beat.

Ayo Jay – Paranoia

Ayo Jay, who you probably know from “Your Number,” drops another addictive jam in the shape of “Paranoia.”

He goes in over Caribbean-influenced beat in this highlight off his latest 5-song EP, Wonder Shall Never End.

Lady Donli – WILD

Lady Donli returns with the new 6-song EP, WILD. The collection of tunes features highlights like “Searching,” a smooth concoction produced by GMK.

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• Artiste Name: Lady Donli
• Song title: Wild
• Genre: Afrobeats
• Country: Nigeria
• Year: 2021

Nigerian Alte singer, Lady Donli delivers another groovy tune titled “Wild.”

This is the lead track off her latest project which shares the same name.

Additionally, this groovy work is a smooth blend of R&B and Afropop.

• RELATED: Lady Donli – Wild (EP)
• RELATED: Lady Donli – Searching [Music]

Listen up!

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• Artiste Name: Lady Donli
• Project title: Wild (EP)
• Featuring: Shae Universal, Sugarbana, Ragz Originale
• Genre: Alternative
• Country: Nigeria
• Year: 2021

Vocal songstress, Lady Donli storms the music scene by surprise as she drops in a new body of work, Wild (EP).

While the singer’s 2019 debut album Enjoy Your Life found her delivering retro-inspired African songs with an overly joyful arch, Lady Donli’s latest EP W I L D is its moodier, bolder, multi-genre sister. Over six tracks, Lady Donli weaves poignant stories about love, life, becoming, and sex over euphoric soundscapes built on groovy R&B, moody Afropop, and electric reggae.

On “Searching,” an existential love song produced by GMK, Donli ponders both her own intentions and those of a lover.

• RELATED: Lady Donli – Searching [Music]
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“M.K.K,” on the other hand, is a club-friendly cut that lays bare her sensual desires, a theme that runs through till “Dragon Fruit Freestyle.” Yet the crux of the EP is the closing track “Set Tha Fire / Lova Gyal” (featuring Ragz Originale), which finds the singer at her most honest, unafraid to show all her paradoxes and stretch the boundaries of her artistry.

See Tracklist below:

• WILD
• Searching
• Put It On ft. Shae Universe, Sugarbana
• M.K.K
• Dragon Fruit Freestyle
• Set Tha Fire/ Love Gyal feat. Ragz Originale

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Feel free to sing along to Lady Donli “Searching” Lyrics

Lady Donli – Searching Lyrics

Been thinking of all the things you said
You said that I’m selfish
I can never understand
But what makes you perfect?
I know I’m not selfless
I just need to understand

Who are you ?
Who am I ?
We don’t see eye to eye sitting at opposites side
Who are you ?
Who am I ?
We don’t see eye to eye sitting at opposites side

I just wanna know who I am
(who I am, who I am)
I hope that you can try to understand
I just wanna know who I am
(who I am, who I am)

Searching but I’ll be there when I can
Searching but I’ll..
Searching but I’ll..
(be right there)
Searching but I’ll..
Searching but I’ll..
Keep searching but I’ll
Searching but I’ll..
(be right there)
Searching…

Why does it’s over have to mean that it’s over ?
You said that you love me
Said you need a second chance
But why complicate things ?
We’re friends at the moment and it’s feeling kinda nice

Who are you ?
I wish I knew
To say the truth
We’re sitting at opposite sides
Who are you ?
I wish I knew
To say the truth
We’re sitting at opposite sides

I just wanna know who I am
(who I am, who I am)
I hope that you can try to understand
I just wanna know who I am
(who I am, who I am)
Searching but I’ll be there when I can

Searching but I’ll..
Searching but I’ll..
(be right there)
Searching but I’ll..
Searching but I’ll..
Keep searching but I’ll
Searching but I’ll..
(be right there)
Searching…

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We have compiled the list of the top 10 Naija songs of the week, commencing from the 12th of July to the 16th of July.

Buju – Testimony

The buzzing sensation of the moment returns with another single “Testimony” produced by Blaise Beatz. A brilliant combination of the Afropop beat and his sensational vocals

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Yemi Alade – Enjoyment

Well, she hops on the trending Amapiano sound and we are sure you would love it.

Mohbad – Feel Good

From the KPK deliveries, you would agree he won’t disappoint when you listen below.

Moelogo ft. Reekado Banks – One Time

It’s one of the tracks from his forthcoming body of work, ITheEP.

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Alpha P – Oh No

Del B ft. Phyno, Mufasa – TYB (Twist Your Body)

Savage ft. Buju – Confident

This smooth Afropop single gave Buju another chance to display his harmonious voice on the chorus, while Savage hops on the verses.

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Ajebo Hustlers – Yafun Yafun

Lyta – 14Ti

The Marlian Music singer drops in this tune as a follow-up to his “Are You Sure” Afropop sound, which is still doing pretty well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZTtad2N6nQ

Lady Donli – Searching

Top 10 Naija songs of the week (July 12th – July 16th)

1. Buju – Testimony
2. Yemi Alade – Enjoyment
3. Mohbad – Feel Good
4. Moelogo ft. Reekado Banks – One Time
5. Alpha P – Oh No
6. Del B ft. Phyno, Mufasa – TYB (Twist Your Body)
7. Savage ft. Buju – Confident
8. Ajebo Hustlers – Yafun Yafun
9. Lyta – 14Ti
10. Lady Donli – Searching

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