Original Story Published by: Danola Durosomo for Okay Africa
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Africa's impact on global pop culture was undeniable in 2018.
On several occasions, many of the biggest stars in the wold incorporated elements of youth culture from across the continent into their sound, music videos and performances, further highlighting the value of the continent's cultural exports.
Everyone from Beyoncé to Diddy to Janet Jackson drew inspiration from the culture as part of their artistry—a testament to its growing international visibility.
Below are seven unforgettable moments that we covered in 2018 when African aesthetics, music, fashion dance and more crossed over into popular culture by way of some of biggest names in the industry.
Rihanna Hits the Gwarra Gwarra at the Grammys
Damn, @rihanna effortlessly killed the gwarra gwarra at the #Grammys 😳🔥😂💃 yass girl, nyisa them 🔥🔥🔥🔥 (make em 💩 their pants) #Rihanna #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/mSKufnk2yz
— Barbie🎀 (@MilkieeMorais) January 29, 2018
Beyoncé Pays Homage to Fela Kuti at 'Beychella'
Watch how Beyoncé paid respect to the Greatest of All Time Fela Kuti during her Coachella perfomance 👏🏽🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/TeCMwGaKvT
— Facts NG (@NgFacts) April 15, 2018
Beyoncé, who's expressed her admiration for Fela Kuti on several occasions through her work, brought the Nigerian legend's 1976 classic "Zombie" to her historic headlining set at Coachella when she had her band perform a horn-filled rendition of the song during her unforgettable 2-hour set. It was one of the many highlights of her internet-breaking performance.
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