US-based Australian rapper and singer Iggy Azalea is the latest international celebrity to show love to Nigerian music. During a livestream with popular streamer N3on, Iggy was asked who she’s currently listening to—and without hesitation, she named Nigerian Afrobeats star Victony.
According to Iggy Azalea, she came across Victony by chance while exploring songs on Apple Music. He had featured on a track by another artist, and that was all it took for her to get hooked. In her words, “I like Victony. He’s an Afrobeats artist. He’s on fire… and now, he is one of my soundtracks in the shower.”
The love for Nigerian artists isn’t new. Over the years, several big names in the global music scene have shown similar admiration. Billie Eilish once named Tekno as her favourite artist during an interview, surprising many of her fans. And just recently, Colombian pop icon Shakira also gave Burna Boy a major shout-out, calling him one of her current favourites.
Victony’s rise in the Afrobeats space has been impressive, and co-signs like this only add to his growing global appeal. Iggy’s nod highlights the increasing influence of Nigerian artists in the international scene, where their sound continues to reach unexpected corners of the world.
As Afrobeats keeps gaining momentum, it’s clear that artists like Victony are helping to push the genre even further. With more international stars vibing to Nigerian music, it’s only a matter of time before even more doors open for the next wave of talents coming out of Africa.
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