Richiee Boi: The Rise of Afrobeat in Lagos
Adeoti Richard Seyi, musician known as Richiee Boi in Lagos, has just released "Girls," a modern Afrobeat-style song with vibrant sounds. "Girls" is an energetic and catchy song with infectious melodies and danceable rhythms, with lyrics that put the spotlight on the ladies on the dance floor.
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Richiee Boi grew up in the city of Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria, which is considered the cultural and artistic center of the country. It has been a breeding ground for many prominent Afrobeat artists. Figures like Tony Allen, Fela Kuti, and Seun Kuti laid the foundations of Afrobeat, but artists like Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido have taken it to another level, putting Lagos at the forefront of Afro music.
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