Nigerian disc jockey, DJ Cuppy, has expressed her pride in the impressive performance of four Nigerian afrobeats artists at the 2024 Wireless Festival in London.
Asake, Rema, Ruger, and Shallipopi thrilled the audience with their electrifying performances, making DJ Cuppy proud to hail them on social media.
“I have to hail all my brothers o! Congrats to @asakemusik, @heisrema, @shallipopi_, and @rugerofficial for their stellar performances at #WirelessFestival,” she wrote on her X handle. “Proud to see our Naij boys shining on the global stage. Carry last for wherrrreeee?!”
This comes on the heels of Ayra Starr and Burna Boy’s historic performance on the main stage of Glastonbury, another prominent UK festival. Additionally, British group Cold Play brought out legendary Nigerian afrobeat musician, Femi Kuti, during their performance at Glastonbury, further showcasing Nigerian talent on the global stage.
DJ Cuppy’s acknowledgement of the quartet’s achievement highlights the growing recognition of Nigerian afrobeats on the international music scene. As the genre continues to gain popularity worldwide, it is clear that Nigerian artists are leading the charge.
