Amethyst Amelia Kelly, the Australian-born rapper and songwriter popularly known as Iggy Azalea, who currently resides in the United States, has disclosed that Nigerian singer Anthony Ebuka Victor, widely recognized by his stage name Victony, is her favourite music artist.
Australian-born rapper and singer Iggy Azalea, who is currently based in the United States, has publicly declared her admiration for Nigerian music star Victony, naming him as her current favourite artist.
In a recent livestream session with popular internet personality and streamer N3on, Iggy shared how she discovered Victony’s music and how quickly she became captivated by his sound. She explained that she initially came across Victony while browsing Apple Music. According to her, she was listening to a song by another artist when she heard a track that featured Victony, and it instantly piqued her interest.
Iggy Azalea names her favorite
When asked by N3on, “Who’s your go-to artist right now? Who are you currently listening to the most?” Iggy responded enthusiastically, saying, “I’m really into Victony at the moment. He’s an Afrobeats artist and he’s absolutely on fire right now. I discovered him by chance on Apple Music while checking out a collaboration he did with another artist, and I immediately fell in love with his vibe and musical style.”
She went on to express just how much of an impact Victony’s music has made on her daily life, saying, “Honestly, I now play his songs regularly — especially when I’m in the shower. His music has become part of my personal playlist.”
Iggy Azalea’s praise adds to a growing list of international artists who have openly expressed their admiration for Nigerian musicians and the global influence of Afrobeats. In recent years, Nigerian artists have continued to gain recognition across various international platforms and genres.
For instance, American pop sensation and multiple Grammy Award-winner Billie Eilish surprised fans some time ago when she named Nigerian singer and producer Tekno as one of her favourite artists during a media interview. Similarly, Latin pop icon Shakira also acknowledged her love for Afrobeats, revealing in an earlier interview that she considers Burna Boy, another Nigerian superstar, as one of her top artists.
These endorsements from globally recognized musicians underscore the ever-growing popularity of Nigerian music on the world stage and highlight how artists like Victony are contributing to the international appeal of Afrobeats.
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