American R&B sensation Usher Raymond has voiced his admiration for the burgeoning Afrobeats genre and expressed his eagerness to become a part of the vibrant music scene. Usher revealed that his collaboration with Nigerian artists Burna Boy and Pheelz in his latest album was a deliberate move to immerse himself in the Afrobeats surge.

In a recent interview with Apple Music, Usher credited Pheelz for influencing his collaboration with Burna Boy. He explained, “I am all about collaboration and bringing African, Nigerian culture to my own world. Their music is really popular now. I wanted to be part of it [Afrobeats], that’s why I went to Africa to make this album.”

The lead single from his current album, titled ‘Ruin,’ features Pheelz, while the album’s title track, ‘Homecoming,’ showcases a collaboration with Burna Boy. Usher emphasized his enjoyment of Burna Boy’s artistry, stating, “I just felt that Burna Boy would take it to a different level of credibility. I really do enjoy him as an artist. I just felt that this song would only be lifted better if he was part of it.”