Top 5 Beneficiaries of Amapiano in Afrobeats

Nigeria’s endorsement of South Africa’s Amapiano is one of the most significant decisions ever made in the entertainment industry and on music streaming platforms like Naijatastic.

Afrobeats’ acceptance of the popular Log drum-driven sound is a huge accomplishment. Many Nigerian artists are benefiting from this soundscape.

Artists like Wizkid, Olamide, Fireboy, Rema, Oxlade, and the like have shown interest in Amapiano one way or the other. It is apparent that the adoption is a huge milestone being crushed, and the soundscape is here to stay.

Top 5 Afrobeat Beneficiaries of Amapiano

Having created a unique niche for themselves, many Nigerian artists are now making sales globally, mostly debuting in Billboard charts. Indeed, this soundscape is in no way intriguing. From its rattling baseline to patterned breakbeats and melodies, it is safe to say, Amapiano is a blessing.

Below are several Afrobeat beneficiaries of Amapiano:

Davido

DMW superstar is one artist who has enjoyed so many royalties from the combination of Afrobeat and Amapiano. It all started when South African musician Focalistic decided to venture into the Afrobeat scene. One artist who he put a call on was Davido. The ‘ke star’ collaboration with Davido yielded instant results, and the DMW Crooner delivered a mind-blowing verse that dominated the music industry globally.

The two teamed up again for another classic tune titled ‘Champion Sound,’ and the results were catalytic. After several moments off the radar, Davido returned with his ‘Timeless’ album, and Amapiano contributed decisively to its success.

Goya Menor

No one could do justice to the havoc that ‘Ameno Amapiano’ created. Then came Goya Menor.

Although bartenders and MCs contributed to the success of Nektunez & Goya Menor, TikTok also played a vital role, therefore expanding its reach. Goya Menor’s ‘Ameno Amapiano’ went from anonymity to greatness. In one of his interviews, the Nigerian celebrity revealed that he failed to keep track of the countries where he performed the same song he composed from his Benin home.

Seyi Vibez

Seyi Vibez is yet another fast-rising artist who has taken Amapiano globally. Combining his Islamic background with Apala music and Celestials with Gospel elements, Seyi Vibez would emerge into the global music scene, impacting the Afrobeat soundscape.

Seyi Vibez was just a step closer to stardom before releasing his single ‘Chance.’ Other projects released by the Ikorodu-street popstar achieved equal heights.

Asake

Asake emerged into the limelight with his track, ‘Omo Epe,’ in which he featured Olamide after signing with YBNL, the street pop star released multiple singles that had a perfect blend of Afrobeat and Amapiano.

Nobody could do it better. The YBNL signee introduces a brilliant combination of his Gospel, Hip Hop, and Fuji influences. In one of his interviews, Asake asked TurnTable Charts, Why would I change a working formula? “After all, it’s my style, and it’s working, so why should I change it?”

Zinoleesky

Marlian act Zinoleesky has brilliantly deployed his music-writing skills with sweet melodies. The young artist retained relevance by releasing several Amapiano tracks, including ‘Gone Far,’ Kilofeshe, and the like. While Zinoleesky’s fascination with Amapiano might have been due to his chinky persona, the young artist has achieved career-defining success and is one of the beneficiaries of this soundscape.

Amapiano is a fast-rising genre. Many Nigerian artists have tried to deploy such soundscapes in the music industry. Only a few emerge with significant hits.

It takes talent and hard work to experiment and diversify both music genres. Embracing music and its culture would be the reason for the Afrobeat adoption of Amapiano.