Arts
Why does Nigeria have a cultural hegemony on the Afrobeats movement both at home and abroad? The continent is a billion strong with hundreds of original musical styles yet the likes of Davido continue to get the most play. Other artists that are equally as talented remain relatively underrated and unknown. Whose responsibility is it to introduce other sounds and carry them to mainstream African culture? Join us for an enlightening discussion with Nimi Ajayi an up & coming DJ based in the Midwest. We discuss the critical role that DJs have played in shaping the Afrobeats movement and the importance of entertainers evolving their sound to suit a more global audience.