Paulo Okoye, a talent manager, expressed concern and alarm over the perceived decline of Afrobeats’ popularity, suggesting that the genre’s momentum is waning.
On Instagram, Paulo Okoye sounded an alarm about Afrobeats’ current struggles, observing that the genre’s fortunes have dwindled significantly since its peak three years ago, with only a select few artists currently generating substantial income, while the majority are experiencing a decline in success.
Paulo Okoye lamented that the number of profitable Afrobeats artists can be counted on one hand, revealing a stark contrast to the genre’s former glory, with its global appeal waning and its local Nigerian market experiencing an even more severe decline.
Paulo Okoye offered a heartfelt blessing, wishing that the success and fame of Afrobeats artists would endure, and their careers would continue to thrive.
“Afrobeats is going through a lot lately!! Every Afrobeat artist was doing way better 3 years ago compared to today!!
Only a few are making money at the moment, and that’s a fact!!
I can count on my one hand the Afrobeat artists who are making money Now!!
Globally things are falling apart for Afrobeats.
Locally, it’s even worse: no money anywhere.
Our bright stars will continue to shine and the world will continue to recognize our greatness.
Afrobeat is going through a lot lately”.
Paulo Okoye previously intervened in the Wizkid and Davido feud, condemning their public spat as “shameful” and urging them to end the rivalry, cautioning that they will look back on their actions with regret two decades from now, emphasizing the importance of preserving their legacies..Paulo Okoye makes an appeal to Davido and Wizkid; netizens slam him.
In another News, Just after Davido and Wizkid’s public altercation in April, Paulo Okoye publicly rebuked the two music stars, expressing disappointment and frustration at their behavior. He emphasized that, as grown men, they should rise above petty social media squabbles and demonstrate maturity, urging them to choose love and unity over divisive rivalry.
Paulo Okoye sounded an alarm about the looming decline of Afrobeats, citing exorbitant ticket prices as a major factor. He observed that only a handful of artists, notably Davido and Burna Boy, have managed to thrive this year by hosting successful concerts, while others struggle to maintain momentum.
