Drake joining Nigerian star Wizkid and British singer Kyla on “One Dance” gave Afrobeats fans a crossover moment to revisit. The record pulls dancehall rhythms together with Afrobeats, so it moves easily from parties to late-night playlists. Wizkid adds his signature touch here, and that flavour travelled across different markets. Kyla’s vocals, meanwhile, come from a sample of her earlier song “Do You Mind.” That sample hands the track part of its familiar melody.
Production credits belong to Nineteen85, while Noah “40” Shebib and Wizkid worked as co-producers. The result became one of Drake’s biggest records. It also handed Wizkid another major moment on the international stage, pushing Nigerian music closer to mainstream audiences worldwide. On delivery, Kyla’s sampled lines carry the hook, but Wizkid’s contribution gives “One Dance” its Afrobeats texture.
The song reached number one on the UK Official Singles Chart and stayed there for fifteen weeks. Years later, the rhythm still sounds familiar to fans who remember when it ruled radio. Was Wizkid’s contribution the secret ingredient? Drop your thoughts in the comment section below.
