P.Priime: Nigeria’s Young Leading Afrobeats Producer
At just 23, P.Priime (Peace Emmanuel Aderogba Oredope) is credited for reshaping Afrobeats globally, collaborating with superstars like Burna Boy, Rema, and Wizkid. He’s won awards at the Headies and All Africa Music Awards and helped produce Wizkid’s Grammy-nominated “Made in Lagos.” Raised in Lagos, P.Priime’s early musical exposure came from his family and church, learning drums and piano. He refined his skills via the Sarz Academy and quickly gained recognition for tracks like “Gelato” by DJ Cuppy (feat. Zlatan). Afrobeats legends Burna Boy and Tems have won Grammy Awards, with the genre now dominating global charts and shows. P.Priime attributes its success to the genre’s infectious “groove” and energy. He co-judges “Next Afrobeats Star”—a major music reality show—helping discover new talent. P.Priime emphasizes authenticity: artists should trust themselves and not simply imitate established stars. With international superstars and rising […]
