Grammy-nominated singer Davido has stated that American artists Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj have a profound respect for Africa’s music and culture.
In a recent interview with Hot 107.9 FM in Atlanta, Davido disclosed that both artists prefer to incorporate Afrobeats into their collaborations with him, rather than adhering to traditional Western styles.
He said this was evident in his recent collaboration with Nicki Minaj, “If It’s Okay,” which features a strong Afrobeats influence.
“My recent collaboration with Nicki Minaj, ‘If It’s Okay,’ has a lot of Afrobeats influence because she wanted full African flavour on it. These days, foreign artists want to do our musical styles, so it is easier for me to work with them.
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“When we were recording ‘Sensational’ with Chris Brown, I was trying to make it American, but he insisted I include Afrobeats. He asked me to sing in Pidgin. My dancers were the video vixens in ‘Sensational.’ They even went on tour with Chris Brown. Chris Brown loves African culture, and Nicki does too”, he said.
Chris Brown, in particular, has demonstrated his love for African culture through his numerous collaborations with African artists, including Davido, Wizkid, Rema, Fireboy, and Lojay.
He has also toured with Ayra Starr and South Africa’s Tyla, further showcasing his appreciation for African talent.
