Afrobeats is quickly becoming one of the most popular music genres in the world, with Nigerian singers topping charts and selling out major venues throughout the world.
Wizkid, a multi-award-winning Nigerian singer, is slated to bring Afrobeats to the Marvel series as one of the artists included in the next ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ film.
Metrobooming, the platinum-selling music producer in charge of the soundtrack, made the announcement.
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Other musicians announced for the soundtrack include Swae Lee, who collaborated with Post Malone on the original installment’s soundtrack.
Rappers Nas, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, 21 Savage, A$AP Rocky, JID, A Boogie With Da Hoodie, Lil Uzi Vert, and others were also announced as part of the soundtrack.
The second installment of ‘Spider-Verse’ comes after the prequel ‘Into the Spider-Verse’ released in 2018 grossing over $380 million.