Adekunle Gold reveals that no genre can compete with Afrobeats

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Adekunle Gold reveals that no genre can compete with Afrobeats

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Popular Nigerian musician Adekunle Gold has shared his opinion that no music genre can compete with Afrobeats.
Adekunle Gold is a very popular musician in Nigeria. His full name is Adekunle Kosoko but he goes by Adekunle Gold or AG Baby.

He is married to Simi who is also a Nigerian singer and songwriter. The couple tied the knot in 2019 and welcomed their daughter in 2020.

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Adekunle revealed his opinion about how no other genre can compete with Afrobeats during an interview Shopping for Sneakers. He was discussing the rise of Nigerian music and it was then he shared that Afrobeats cannot be competed with.

Afrobeats music has been on the rise globally and even gained a spot/category in the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) which includes some Nigerians musicians.
Afrobeats have begun to spread far and wide reaching International listeners.

Adekunle Gold is an Afrobeats star and he released his 5th album which is titled 'Tequila Ever After'. One of his latest songs 'Ogaranya' has been trending ever since its release.

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Adekunle says the reason Afrobeats can't be competed with is that it contains various elements. He says it's not just music but a way of life and a vibe.
He says Afrobeats is a culture which is beautiful and rhythmic when listened to.

He revealed that now that Afrobeats has been gaining International recognition, many Nigerian stars are set to make impact with their music in the global space.

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