The Nigerian music industry is the biggest entertainment industry in Africa. Over the past 10 years, a lot of Nigerian music artists have been dominating several countries, including the United States. 

Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, and other popular Nigerian music artists are widely known in several countries, including the United States. As of the moment of writing this article, Nigerian music is now popular in several states in the United States of America, especially among African Americans who can easily relate to the music because most of them understand the language, beat, slang, and other unique contents in the music. 

In the article, I will let you know the influence of Nigerian music on African American culture, the singers that made the most influence, and other related information. 

Nigerian Music Influence 

The Nigerian music industry has been known in several countries since the days of legendary Nigerian singer and songwriter Fela Anikulapo Kuti, who performed in several countries in Europe and America, including the United States and the United Kingdom. Aside from Fela, other singers like King Sunny Ade and others have performed in several countries, including the United States. The influence of Nigerian legendary singers is one of the advantages the new generation of singers enjoys today. 

Nigerian music is very popular and influential among African Americans because Nigerians dominate when it comes to the number of Africans in the United States.

Even though some Nigerians and Africans relocated to the United States, they keep listening to their African music, and most of the influential individuals among them encourage Nigerian music artists to perform in the United States; this helps to increase these music artists’ influence not just in the United States but in the entire continent of America. It is also the same in the United Kingdom and other European countries. 

The Influence of Nigerian Music on African American Culture

These are the same influences Nigerian music had on African American culture after Nigerian music was widely welcomed in the United States. 

A better understanding of Nigeria languages

Many Nigerian songs are written in Nigerian languages, such as Punjabi English, Yoruba, Igbo, and others. Nigerian music has influenced thousands of African Americans to understand the Nigerian language better than before. Although most African Americans are not from Nigeria, some of those who are from the West African country have the opportunity to learn their native language with the help of Nigerian songs that are so popular in the United States at the moment.

More knowledge about Nigeria and other African countries

Many African Americans now know about Nigeria and other African countries because Nigerian music is now popular in the United States. 

Nigeria and other countries are not as popular as today; the influence of Nigerian music helps many Americans and people from other races know about Nigeria. 

Promote Nigerian Music Artists in the United States

Many successful singers in the United States now feature several Nigerian musicians because of the massive influence of their music in the United States and other countries. The Nigerian music industry, known as Afrobeats, is now popular in numerous countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and others. Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, and other internationally recognized Nigerian music artists now get thousands to millions of streams and views from the United States monthly. 

International collaboration

Many native American music artists do not collaborate with Nigerian music artists because of their influence in the United States.  Asake, Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy Rema, and other internationally recognized music artists are now featured in several projects by numerous American music artists like Chris Brown, Selena Gomez, Beyonce, and others. 

What promotes Nigerian music in the United States

Several factors have helped many Nigerian music artists succeed in several countries, including the United States of America. It is almost impossible for Nigerian music artists to have massive influence in the United States if these factors are unavailable. 

Internet

According to popular sayings, the internet is a global village. The World Wide Web has helped many music artists grow and has had a massive influence in several countries, even without performing in any of the locations in the country. Nigerian music artists are some of the entertainers who use the internet to grow millions of fans in several countries, including the United States. 

Streaming platforms

Several widely used digital streaming platforms exist, such as YouTube, Spotify, Audiomack, and Apple Music. These widely used audio and video streaming platforms have helped several Nigerian music artists promote their songs in several countries, including the United States. 

Understandable language

Many Nigerian songs are written in English and other widely known languages. This made it simple and easy for many people, including those who reside in the United States, to understand and enjoy Nigerian music. 

Top music artists that promote Nigerian music in the United States

Over the years, many Nigerian artists have promoted Nigerian music, popularly known as Afrobeats, in the United States and other countries. Still, some musicians have made the most impact.

Wizkid

Wizkid is one of the most successful and talented music artists from Nigeria. Over the past few years, he has impacted several world countries, including the United States of America. Wizkid has worked with American music artists like Beyonce, Lil Wayne, and Chris Brown.  Ayo Balogun has won several American entertainment awards, including the BET and Grammy awards. 

Davido

Davido is also one of the Nigerian musicians who has made a massive impact in promoting the popular Nigerian music genre, Afrobeats, in the United States.  He has worked with American music artists like Chris Brown, Popcaan, and Nicki Minaj. Likewise, he has been nominated and won several American music awards. 

Burna Boy

Burna Boy is one of the most successful Nigerian music artists because of his incredible local and international achievements. He has worked with several American music artists and won awards, including the Grammy. Burna Boy is one of the few Nigerian music artists who receive millions of streams on several streaming platforms like YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify, Audiomack, and others monthly from the United States alone. He has performed in several locations in the United States.