Beyonce and ‘Lion King’ About to Take Nigeria Music Scene Global

  • Six Nigerian music stars featured on movie’s soundtrack
  • The movie premieres this Friday in theaters around the world
Beyonce at The Lion King premiere in Hollywood.Photographer: Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images

The world is about to rediscover Nigeria’s vibrant music scene. That’s what happens when you add Beyonce and Disney to any creative effort.

Six musical artists known throughout Africa -- Tekno, Yemi Alade, Mr Eazi, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage and WizKid -- are featured with Queen Bey on the soundtrack for this year’s live-action remake of Disney’s “The Lion King.”