Lagos, Jan 30, 2026 (AFP) - French-Nigerian artists team up to craft future hits

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2026-01-30

Will the next global hits from Nigeria have a French accent? Perhaps. Nine French rap, pop and urban music composers recently joined forces with Afrobeats artists to produce 60 tracks for international audiences. In under a week, French, English, Nigerian Pidgin and Creole blended in musical melodies for future hits at the premises of renowned Nigerian label Mavin Records in the economic and cultural hub, Lagos. The label produces Afrobeats stars......

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