Big talent, broken system: The industry behind Afrobeats

    Anthony Udugba | Top Stories | Jun 13, 2025    
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Nigeria’s music industry is a global powerhouse. Afrobeats drives billions of streams worldwide, with artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema, and Davido selling out international arenas and collaborating with global stars. Yet beneath the surface of this global success lies a fragmented local industry, which stifles investments and limits revenue potential.

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