Words Danai Mavunga Photography Mike Schreiber
Clueless about afrobeat? Dr SID from the Mo' Hits Allstars - who performed at ARISE Magazine Fashion Week in Lagos earlier this year, shares his favorite videos, tracks and highlights from the current afrobeat scene:
Best... music video
Ba Ni Kidi by Darey. The video is fresh, very creative and entertaining. It’s very colorful and I think it’s a great representation of the song Ba Ni Kidi, which means 'give me the beat’.
Best... random lyric in a song
"Life is bisexual, anybody can blow", from Anybody by MI
Best... beat
Bumper 2 Bumper, Wande Coal
Best... collective
That's easy, Mo'Hits Allstars
Best... old school song
Sweet Mother by Prince Nico [Mbarga]. It's a classic!
Best... new artist
Wizkid
Best... dance
Alanta – not Atlanta – it's my signature move! Spot me doing it in my new video below:
Best... producer
Don Jazzy
Best... breakthrough moment
History was made at our most recent Koko Koncert at the Hammersmith Apollo, London. Kanye West handed over his chain to D'Banj, symbolizing that D'Banj is the new artist to his label GOOD Music. This same act was done to Kanye by Damon Dash.
The synergy between D'Banj and Kanye opens so many doors for other African artists. It is Africa’s time to shine. This is just the beginning.
Best... female African artist
Lira. This South African beauty is amazing and she sings like an angel. She takes you on journeys in her music and videos.
For more on Dr SID visit www.officialdrsid.com