The reclusive TikTok star powering Nigeria’s street Afrobeats scene - Al Jazeera English
6/15/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 10 months ago
by Al Jazeera
by Al Jazeera
When the trendy Afrobeats genre is scrubbed of its Western-approved sheen, DJ YK is one of its powerful engines.
Lagos, Nigeria In 2019, a catchy, melodic instrumental hit social media platforms in Nigeria. A year later, it emerged as a groovy soundtrack during lockdowns induced by the COVID-19 pandemic, and af… [+9649 chars]
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