• 12 Afrobeat Songs To Play Before a Job Interview

    Because afrobeats music makes every situation better

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    Ever heard music is everything? There are certain times you really need music especially Afrobeats to either get you hyped, confident, relaxed or less nervous. We made a list of Afrobeat songs you should listen to before a job interview. Come thank us when the interview goes well.

    1. Wizkid – Ojuelegba

    Considering you are coming from a rough past and you need something to relate to, to get you determined to get the job.

    2. My Woman – Patoranking ft. Wande Coal

    Are you in a relationship and trying to get a better paying job to cover expenses properly? This is the song to motivate you.

    3. Adonai – Sarkodie ft. Castro

    Quite the religious person? And you need something with a steady tempo to relax your mind and remind yourself “you know what time it is”. This is your song.

    4. Owo Ni Koko – Davido

    Is the money your motivation to succeed? You heard you will earn twice what you were earning previously? This is the pre-interview song for you.

    5. Ashimapeyin – Wande Coal

    Sometimes you may get ahead of yourself and skip the line, because you are too eager. Chill, calm down listen to this and relax.

    6. Hol’ It – Shatta Wale

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMZBKA4amYw
    This steady paced Afrobeat song will put you in the groove and ready for your interview. Going to have you ready to Hol’ it (the job)

    7. Godwin – Korede Bello

    This is probably the best Afrobeat song to listen to before an interview. Makes you confident you already landed the job.

    8. Shoki – Lil Kesh

    This is a motivational, hype, energizing song to put you in the mood! *Disclaimer: we said “listen to” before your interview, not dance to.

    9. All Eyes On Me – AKA ft. Burna Boy, Da L.E.S., JR

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc3b-G4NPx8
    Put yourself on the spot by listening to this. If you work better under pressure, this song will get your adrenaline levels up for action.

    10. Dorrobucci – Mavins

    The hit single from the Mavins has everything to do with getting you ready for a job interview.

    11. Don Gorgon- Burna Boy

    This song puts you in the “Don” mood. What else do you need to put your confidence level on a 100?

    12. Soke – Burna Boy

    This perfectly paced song will put you in a very relaxed mood, ready and calm enough to wow the interviewing panel. What are your own favorite afrobeat songs to listen to before a big event?

    What are your own favorite afrobeat songs to listen to before a big event?

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