Afrobeats cut across as the most popular genre out of Africa.
With Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy the forerunners of the genre, they’ve taken an extra step of bringing international exposure to the genre.
However, a revolution is brewing with the likes of Joeboy, Rema, Oxlade and Young Vik posing a challenge.
Rema and Young Vik have particularly separated themselves from the lot and ruled the scene this year with hits.
REMA
Rema‘s Dumebi has been one of the most played songs so far this year. Basking on the heavy drums and slow tempo melody, Rema synced with the beat well, supplying lyrics, creating the kind of vibes Wizkid had on Manya.
YOUNG VIK
On the side, Young Vik is armed with one of the biggest Afrobeat records right now. Over a fluctuating bass-driven melodic tune, Young Vik brought out his lyrical ingenuity on “Nanana”
In case you haven’t come across or listened to the jam, you should do so before you continue reading.
Listen below:-
By now you should know it’s tropical vibes here and Young Vik doesn’t disappoint, carefully selected dope and wavy lyrics on this mood-boosting beat follows through with him detailing the journey of his life.
It’s hard differentiating these artistes on the basis of their first hit singles.
Still, Rema and Young Vik are the closest we have to the likes of Wizkid and Burna Boy right now… Argue with your keypad
But guys 
Who Exactly Can We Refer To As The Future Of Afrobeats Between Rema Or Young Vik?
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