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Akon: Two decades of spotlighting African music
#1 · October 10, 2023, 5:43 AM
One of the pioneers of Afrobeats' crossover success in the global music scene was none other than Akon, the Senegalese American singer and producer who dominated the charts in the 2000s with hits like "Lonely" and "Smack That". Akon was one of the first American superstars to recognize and embrace the potential of the Pop music coming from Nigeria and Ghana, and he showed his support by collaborating with some of the biggest names in the genre, such as Wizkid, Davido, P-Square and Sarkodie.
What is the full name of pop music?
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Pop is short for popular, and it's the most mainstream musical genre. Pop music is the most accessible of all genres, with its songs being easy to listen to and sing along with. This is why it's so popular among young people.
Akon helped to boost the popularity and visibility of Afrobeats in the international market, and why he deserves more credit for his role in shaping the sound of African Pop music today.
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