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The hypemen bringing 100,000-volt energy to Afrobeats
Original: Hilarious quips and ‘100,000-volt’ energy: the hypemen (and women) redefining Afrobeats music
A feature highlights the hype men and women — the MCs and crowd energisers shouting quips and rallying audiences — who are becoming a defining force in Afrobeats live shows. Their fast wit, comedic banter and '100,000-volt' stage presence are credited with reshaping how the genre is performed and experienced, turning them from background figures into stars in their own right alongside Nigeria's biggest artists.
Why now: Afrobeats is enjoying a global moment, drawing attention to every part of its performance culture, including its hypemen.
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Evidence
- Hilarious quips and ‘100,000-volt’ energy: the hypemen (and women) redefining Afrobeats music · The Guardian
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