Afrobeats continues to take center stage on the global music scene, with yet another high-profile acknowledgment. Davido’s sultry record “Kante”, featuring Nigerian singer Fave, has been featured on King Charles III’s official playlist on Apple Music, marking a significant moment for African music and its growing influence worldwide.
During a recent speech, King Charles III specifically mentioned “Kante” while reflecting on the global rise of Afrobeats. In his words:
“It is by the Nigerian artist Davido and is called Kante. It also features lyrics in Pidgin, which I love in all its forms, and in which I’d attempted to make a speech when I last visited Nigeria. I understand that thanks to Afrobeats, it is becoming ever more popular around the world.”
The statement underscores the expanding cultural footprint of Nigerian music, with Afrobeats now deeply embedded in mainstream global conversations. King Charles III’s reference to Pidgin English, a widely spoken lingua franca across West Africa, further highlights the language’s growing acceptance in global pop culture, particularly through the vehicle of music.
“Kante,” a standout track from Davido’s 2023 album Timeless, showcases an enchanting blend of rhythmic production and emotive lyricism, elevated by Fave’s smooth vocal delivery. Since its release, the song has resonated with audiences both in Nigeria and internationally, adding to Davido’s long list of crossover successes.
With Afrobeats cementing its place in the global mainstream, moments like these serve as reminders of the genre’s undeniable power in shaping cultural narratives beyond borders.
Davido, Fave, and countless other African artists continue to break barriers, proving that African music is not just having a moment—it’s here to stay.
