Nigerian artist Fireboy DML has said Afrobeats has achieved the same stature as Hip Hop and R&B in a recent podcast interview with Noisey.
Known for his hit track ‘Peru’, Fireboy emphasized that Afrobeats transcends mere music—it embodies a rich cultural movement with a profound historical significance.
Despite this broad recognition, Fireboy underscored the uniqueness of his personal brand of Afrobeats.
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“I always say this, honesty is the soul of songwriting. It doesn’t have to be your story. It could be someone else’s story. It doesn’t matter. As long as it’s honest, when you put it out, someone somewhere is going to relate with it and that’s all that matters,” he said.
“That’s what I bring into my version of Afrobeats. Afrobeats is known for vibe, the energy and the rhythm. But I bring that intention, that songwriting feel. [I’m] Trying to put Afrobeats on the map. It’s just as big as Hip Hop & RnB if you let it. It’s a culture, it’s a movement. It has history. Now more than ever the world is paying attention.” He added.
