Nod to The Legend · The techniques · 2016
Wizkid on "One Dance"
Afrobeats goes global
Drake's "One Dance", featuring Wizkid and Kyla, rode an Afrobeats-influenced groove to the top of charts around the world in 2016, and opened the door for Nigerian artists everywhere.
Still heard: Afrobeats rhythm under global pop.
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