Davido Talks About Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj’s Love for African Culture
Nigerian music star Davido has shared his thoughts on how American artists Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj deeply appreciate African culture. According to Davido, both artists enjoy working with African music styles, especially Afrobeats. In a recent interview with Hot 107.9 FM in Atlanta, Davido talked about how Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj prefer adding African influences to their music, rather than sticking to just Western sounds.
Davido explained that his collaboration with Nicki Minaj on the song “If It’s Okay” has a strong Afrobeats influence because Nicki specifically asked for an African touch. “These days, foreign artists want to do our musical styles,” Davido said, adding that it is much easier for him to work with them because they embrace Afrobeats. Nicki Minaj’s interest in African culture is clear in her music, and she wanted to make sure that their song had a full African flavor.
During the recording of his song “Sensational” with Chris Brown, Davido faced a similar situation. He initially planned to make the song more American, but Chris Brown insisted on including Afrobeats elements. Chris even encouraged Davido to sing in Pidgin, a popular Nigerian dialect. This showed how much Chris Brown values African culture and wanted to reflect that in their music.
Chris Brown’s passion for African culture is evident in his collaborations with several African artists. Over the years, he has worked with stars like Davido, Wizkid, Rema, Fireboy, and Lojay. He has also toured with Nigerian singer Ayra Starr and South African artist Tyla, showing his continued interest in African music.
Nicki Minaj, too, has shown her love for African artists. She has collaborated with Nigerian musicians such as Mr. Eazi, Davido, and Skales. Both Nicki and Chris are helping to spread the global reach of Afrobeats, showing that African music is gaining more recognition in the world.
For Davido, working with international stars like Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj is not just about making music; it’s about bringing African culture to the global stage. He feels proud that these artists enjoy and respect African music, and he is happy to be a part of the growing movement that showcases the power of Afrobeats worldwide.
The growing interest in Afrobeats is proof of how much African culture is being recognized globally. Artists like Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj are just a few examples of how the world is embracing African sounds. For Davido, this makes collaborations easier and more exciting, as he gets to share his culture with the world.
With more artists from around the world showing interest in African music, the future of Afrobeats looks bright. Davido’s experience working with artists like Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj shows that cultural exchange in music is a powerful tool for connecting people from different parts of the world. The success of these collaborations is just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting journey for African music.
