A seismic shift is underway in Nigerian pop music, as a new vanguard of artists rises to global prominence alongside the established “Big Three” of Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy. This fresh class, led by the dynamic trio of Rema, Tems, and Asake, is expanding the very sound and scope of Afropop.
Rema’s high-energy hits, including the multi-platinum “Calm Down (Remix),” have taken him from viral freestyles to sold-out arenas worldwide. Tems has captivated international audiences with her soulful vocals, becoming a Grammy-winning and highly sought-after collaborator.
Completing this new trifecta, Asake has taken the scene by storm with an unparalleled hit-making streak and a unique, breathless style sung primarily in Yoruba. Together, they represent the exciting and diverse future of the genre, proving that Nigerian music’s global influence is in capable new hands.
