Afrobeats superstar Davido has opened up about the major influence the legendary Nigerian music duo P-Square had on his decision to pursue a career in music.
The award-winning singer made the revelation during a recent interview with the BBC, recalling how the achievements of twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye inspired him while he was still in school.
Davido said he would proudly tell his schoolmates about P-Square and their growing international profile, describing the duo as an example of African musicians capable of achieving success on the global stage.
According to the ‘Unavailable’ hitmaker, P-Square’s international collaborations and connections with some of the world’s biggest music stars gave him confidence that African artistes could compete successfully in the international music industry.
“P-Square inspired me. I used to tell my friends in school about how they were two African artistes who had a song with Snoop Dogg and were friends with Kanye West,” Davido said.
P-Square’s Global Success Inspired Davido
Davido explained that watching P-Square break into international markets encouraged young African musicians to think beyond their local music scenes.
For him, the achievements of the Nigerian twins demonstrated that African artistes could collaborate with global superstars and build successful international music careers.
The singer said P-Square’s accomplishments gave him and other aspiring musicians the confidence to dream bigger and pursue global recognition for African music.
How P-Square Helped Shape Afrobeats
P-Square, made up of twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye, are widely regarded as pioneers of modern African popular music.
The duo achieved major success across Africa and established a strong international presence through their music, performances and collaborations with renowned artistes.
Their rise also contributed to the growing global interest in Nigerian music and Afrobeats, helping demonstrate the commercial potential of African music beyond the continent.
P-Square’s influence can be seen in the careers of several younger Nigerian stars, including Davido, Wizkid and Rema, who have gone on to become major names in the global music industry.
Davido and the Global Rise of Afrobeats
Davido has himself become one of the leading figures in the international expansion of Afrobeats music.
Through hit songs, international collaborations and major performances around the world, the Nigerian superstar has helped strengthen the global appeal of African music.
His latest comments highlight the important role that earlier generations of African artistes played in creating a pathway for today’s Afrobeats stars.
For Davido, P-Square’s achievements were more than entertainment success. They served as proof that African musicians could achieve global fame, work with international superstars and compete on the world stage.
The revelation further underscores P-Square’s lasting impact on Nigerian music and their contribution to the evolution and worldwide popularity of Afrobeats.
Source: newsthemegh.com