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Promise Unveils “50 Hits, One Guitar”: A Celebration of Afrobeats' Greatest Collaborations

by TurnTable Charts

Jan 11, 2025, 5:49:07 PM

Grammy-nominated guitarist Promise Aroninuola (aka Promisetheguitarist) is pulling back the curtain on his extensive catalog of hits. The mastermind behind some of Afrobeats' most iconic guitar riffs announces "50 Hits, One Guitar" - a showcase of his top collaborations that have shaped the genre.

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From Davido's chart-toppers to Olamide's classics and Asake's recent smashes, Promise's guitar work has been the secret ingredient in countless hits. This carefully curated list highlights five years of studio magic that earned projects he worked on three Grammy nominations.

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"These 50 songs tell the story of modern Afrobeats and the evolution of its sound," says Promise. "Each track represents a different moment in the culture, and I'm honored to have added my touch to them."

The full list includes collaborations with:

- Davido

- Olamide

- Asake

- Rema

- Young Jonn

- Fireboy

- Tekno

- Fola

About Promise:

- 3-time Grammy nominee

- Lead guitarist on over 120 hit records from Afrobeats stars

- Pioneer in modern Afrobeats guitar sound

For interview requests and additional information, please contact:

PROMISETHEGUITARIST on Instagram

Experience the playlist here

Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/promisetheguitarist-playlist/pl.u-xlyNEylIJ1X12e7

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BiAHprMTisQzXz6hIcfgd

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