2Face<\/a>, has shared his optimism about the global future of Afrobeats, dismissing concerns that the genre might lose its international appeal.<\/p>\nIn a recent conversation with Yaw on Wazobia FM Lagos, the \u201cAfrican Queen\u201d singer insisted that Afrobeats remains strong and will continue to thrive worldwide.<\/p>\n
He emphasized that Nigeria\u2019s abundance of young, talented musicians guarantees the genre\u2019s longevity, describing emerging artists as the driving force behind Afrobeats\u2019 ongoing success.<\/p>\n
2Face said, \u201cAfrobeats can never die. If you listen to some of the young Afrobeats artists now, you will agree with me that the genre is in safe hands.<\/em><\/p>\n\u201cRecently, one of the young artists, Fola, remade my song \u2018If Love Is A Crime.\u2019 I really loved it. Soft, smooth vocals. It is amazing. The present crops of artists have special flows. I love their styles.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nIn other news\u2026 A Nigerian woman has taken to social media to express her frustration over the country\u2019s rising cost of living, highlighting how it has impacted her personal finances.<\/p>\n
In a heartfelt post, she said:<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re gradually adapting to hardship and we\u2019re not loud about it. I no longer have savings because I have to spend for fuel. Cost of living is about to cost the living. Is this the mandate we\u2019re supposed to blindly follow? And there\u2019s people supporting this mandate.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nHer comments reflect growing concerns among citizens struggling with daily expenses, particularly the rising cost of fuel and essential goods.\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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