We have seen African artists pushing their creativity out of Africa in 2016; Wizkid, Alikiba, Davido, Ayo Jay, Stonebwoy, Okuntakinte and other acts getting international deals from major labels.

Sarkodie has revealed that that  it D’banj,  who was instrumental in the push for African music to receive the global spotlight it deserves.

“I think it’s about that time. I think it’s our time. There was always gonna be a time when Africa was gonna take over, so it’s our time, it’s the right timing now, and we are proud to be part of the whole movement. I always give props to D’banj who made us believe that certain things can happen.

“And now you have the likes of them Wizkid, Davido, myself, Ice Prince, R2bees, Stonebwoy…we pushing it. I think it’s just the time for Africa to take over, everybody I going to be a part of it, and Afrobeat is the new sound.”