KIllertunes: ‘Afrobeats producers must look beyond trends’

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KIllertunes: ‘Afrobeats producers must look beyond trends’
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Killertunes broke into the Nigerian music scene in the mid-2010s, the Benin-bred singer, songwriter and producer pushed the needle in the sou

broke into the Nigerian music scene in the mid-2010s, the Benin-bred singer, songwriter and producer pushed the needle in the sound shift of Nigerian music with his fusion-driven pop melodies.

Spending several millions of naira, time and human resource, Killertunes believes this investment is a needed lifeline for the future of the Nigerian music scene. He tells us more about his experience coaching younger producers; working with J Balvin and other foreign stars; as well as the need to end stigmas around songwriting and record sampling in Afrobeats; and why he prefers a life of creative freedom above accolades.

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