Afrobeats artist Hammerboi claims that his music, performed in the Benin language, is drawing a global audience and putting his culture on the international radar.
Hammerboi, who has built a reputation for blending contemporary Afrobeats rhythms with traditional sounds, says his latest releases are resonating with listeners far beyond Nigeria’s borders.
“My music is putting Benin culture on the global radar,” the artist told Punch Nigeria, noting that the growing interest in his songs is helping to showcase the rich heritage of the Benin people to a worldwide audience.
By incorporating native linguistic elements and cultural references, Hammerboi’s work highlights the diversity within the Afrobeats genre and demonstrates how local traditions can find a place on the global music stage.
As African music continues to gain popularity worldwide, artists like Hammerboi are at the forefront of bringing regional sounds and stories to listeners around the globe.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>