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The Digest:

Nigerian music star Asake delivered a triumphant, sold-out headline performance in Johannesburg, South Africa, where an energetic crowd sang along word-for-word to his Yoruba lyrics, solidifying his status as a global Afrobeats phenomenon.

Key Points:
  • Asake headlined the AfroFuture: Curated by Culture concert at Johannesburg's Goldrush Dome.
  • The packed audience sang his songs, including Yoruba lyrics, from start to finish.
  • He brought out producer Young John for a live performance of their hit track 'Che'.
  • The concert demonstrated his crossover appeal, silencing early labels of being just a "local artist."
  • Asake's 2025 hit 'Why Love' was the most-streamed song in Nigeria on Apple Music.
  • The show capped a busy December tour that included stops in Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria.
  • The two-time Grammy nominee has now performed to major crowds across four continents.
The concert was a powerful testament to how authentic artistry can transcend language, turning local sound into a global storm of connection.

Sources: The Guardian

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