Blaqbonez Attributes Afrobeats’ Global Revolution To Wizkid’s “Essence”
Nigerian rapper, Emeka Akumefule, better known by his stage name Blaqbonez, provided insights into the development of the Afrobeats genre as well as his own career in an international interview conducted in Los Angeles.
In his reflections on his rise from obscurity to popularity, Blaqbonez talked about the crucial part Grammy Award-winning musician Wizkid played in launching Afrobeats into the international scene.
Bad Boy Blaq shared his lowly beginnings and professed shock at the extent of his accomplishments in the chat. The “Bling” crooner acknowledged that he had trouble being optimistic despite his recent achievements, underscoring his continuous quest for personal development.
A focal point of the conversation was Blaqbonez’s claim that Afrobeats underwent a revolution with the release of Wizkid’s smash track Essence, which featured the gifted vocalist Tems. He said the song’s massive international exposure and critical praise served as a major catalyst for the genre’s rise to prominence.
Blaqbonez described Essence as a breakthrough that took the genre to new heights and highlighted its revolutionary effect on the way that Afrobeats are perceived globally. He emphasized Afrobeats’ potential for further development and evolution and underlined the significance of ongoing innovation and artistic expression within the genre.
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