Is Afrobeats ready for a Fuji or Apala album?

While the growing exploration of Nigerian indigenous music isn’t new in the mainstream, as traditional genres have consistently influenced Nigerian Pop and Hip Hop, its utility seems to be at an all-time high, especially as the soundscape seems to need new sonic direction.

The commercial success of songs that richly explore Fuji or Apala suggests a wide acceptance from listeners keenly awaiting the successor of Amapiano in the Nigerian mainstream. Currently, Fuji and Apala music are strongly positioned for that due to their familiarity and appeal.