Hip-hop and Afrobeats have always been best friends. There’s something about how the energy and vibrance of hip-hop complements the luster and shine Afrobeats has to offer. With their versatility and readiness to collaborate, Afrobeats artists can easily hop on multiple sounds and hip-hop has proven to be a fan favourite. Artists aren’t oblivious to the magic that happens when the two genres come together on a record and they’ve consistently delivered exciting tracks in that light. Whether an Afrobeats singer tag teams with a hip-hop artist on their record or adds a verse to an already existing hip-hop track, the chemistry is always immaculate.
In this piece, we look at nine songs that show the perfect synergy between an Afrobeats artist and a hip-hop maestro on a collaboration.
Pain Killer – Sarkodie, Runtown
Feeling – Ladipoe, BNXN
Early Momo – Vector, Goodgirl LA
African Bad Girl – Zoro, Oxlade
Bad Energy – Skepta, Wizkid
Running – Ladipoe, Fireboy DML
Propeller – Dave, BNXN
Dimension – Rema, Skepta