‘I love Afrobeats, Burna Boy’ – Shakira

Colombian artist Shakira has professed her admiration for Afrobeats, Burna Boy, and rising South African talent Tyla.

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During a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ singer said that she is a major lover of African music.

Shakira describes her musical tastes as eclectic, honest, and true.

She said, “If I could explain my taste in music in three words, I would say eclectic, honest and real.

“I love anything Afrobeats. I like Tyla, I like Burna Boy, anything Afrobeats. But I love Burna so much.”

Shakira sampled an African song ‘Zangaléwa’, by Cameroonian band Golden Sounds, for her 2010 South Africa World Cup official song, ‘Waka, Waka (This Time For Africa).’

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