Our Favorite Afropop Songs and Albums of 2025 So Far
For this month’s ‘Made in Africa’ column, we list the music from across the African diaspora we’re taking into the summer
Travis Scott Spotted Enjoying Rema and Shallipopi's 'Benin Boys' Travis Scott, the renowned American rapper, was recently seen enjoying the sounds of Nigerian artists Rema and Shallipopi's hit song, "Benin Boys." A short video circulating online shows Scott vibing to the music at what appears to be an outdoor party. The black and white footage captures the energetic atmosphere, with Scott seen dancing and enjoying the music. The video's brevity doesn't allow for extensive analysis, but it highlights the global reach of Afrobeats music and its appeal to international artists. While the video itself is short, it speaks volumes about the growing influence of Afrobeats on the global music scene. The fact that an artist of Travis Scott's stature is seen publicly enjoying this song suggests the growing appreciation for Afrobeats music worldwide. The video's popularity online further underscores this point, suggesting a significant audience interested in seeing this interaction.
For this month’s ‘Made in Africa’ column, we list the music from across the African diaspora we’re taking into the summer