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Journey of the Beats

Journey of the Beats

Journey of the Beats is the untold story of Afrobeats. From the back streets of Lagos and Nigeria to global festivals, stadiums and the Grammys.

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In Journey of the Beats, “Music is the fuel that fires up our souls. It’s the oldest form of communication, predating language itself. African music is synonymous with the word Afrobeats.”

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Journey of the Beats is a docu-series that follows the journey of Nigerian and black music through the years. The ten-part documentary series is produced by creative entrepreneur, Obi Asika.

Told through the lens of music historians and some of Nigeria’s biggest artists, like 2Baba, P-Square, Onyeka Onwenu, Daddy Showkey, Flavour, and D’Banj, the series tells traces the origins of Afrobeats. Binge the full season on Showmax now.

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Viral tracks and superstars

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Naija talent is a BIG deal

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The soul of Nigeria

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The Queens of Afrobeats

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African Queen Dominates the Global Charts

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Music without DJ's doesn't make sense

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Back to the 90s with the real OGs

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Daddy Showkey the Legend

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Play Nigerian Music

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Dig into the history of Afrobeats

Journey of the Beats Episode 10: Spotify companion playlist

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In Journey of the Beats Episode 10 we look back at 25 years of Afrobeats hits in a playlist curated by the legendary Obi Asika.

Journey of the Beats Episode 9: Spotify companion playlist

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In Journey of the Beats Episode 9, we exalt the Afrobeats genre as a true global giant, churning out hit after hit that criss-cross the globe.

Journey of the Beats Episode 8: Spotify companion playlist

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In Journey of the Beats Episode 8, come with us as we see Afrobeats cross the divide to global hitmaker. Watch all episodes on Showmax.

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