Colombian artist Shakira has professed her admiration for Afrobeats, Burna Boy, and rising South African talent Tyla.
READ ALSO: Shakira faces jail term in Spanish tax fraud allegations
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).’