Is Afrobeats "the new oil of Africa"? - BBC What's New

A BBC What's New special celebrating the global success of Afrobeats today. The popular music genre is compared to an oil boom by DJ Edu.

From the MOBO (Music of Black origins in the UK) red carpet to music studios and clubs, Yvette Twagiramariya speaks to those contributing to the growth of Afrobeats on the global scene.

This documentary features:

Smade, real name Adesegun Adeosun Jr, entrepreneur, Smade Lounge owner and face of Afronation, Europe's biggest Afro festival.

Princess Wonda, real name Princess Funmilola Fisher, singer, songwriter and composer born in the UK and raised in Nigeria.

DJ Edu, BBC 1xtra presenter known for championing for African music on his show called DNA.

Poco Lee, real name Iwe Pascal, dancer and MC from Lagos, Nigeria

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