Episode #14
Being an Afrobeat Artist in Nigeria vs Germany | Onlyfacts Podcast
Why Most Nigerian Afrobeats Artists Move to Lagos | The Reality of Building an Afrobeats Career in Germany Why do so many Nigerian artists eventually relocate to Lagos?In this episode of Onlyfacts Podcast, Berlin-based Afrobeats artist Boyposy shares his personal journey as an independent artist in Germany and explains why Lagos remains the centre of Nigeria’s music industry.We discuss the challenges of building an Afrobeats career in Europe, the differences between the Nigerian and European music industries, and why many artists believe moving to Lagos gives them a better chance of succeeding.Boyposy also speaks about the importance of collaboration among Afrobeats artists in the diaspora and why supporting one another is essential to growing the culture outside Africa.In this episode, we discuss:• Why most Nigerian Afrobeats artists move to Lagos• The struggles of being an upcoming artist in Germany• Afrobeats in Nigeria vs Germany• The importance of networking in the music industry• Why collaboration is key for artists in Europe• Opportunities and challenges for African musicians in the diasporaIf you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to: Like the video Leave your thoughts in the comments Share this episode with someone passionate about Afrobeats Subscribe to Onlyfacts Podcast for more authentic conversations with Africans making an impact around the world.
