Afrobeat is a genre that developed in the 1960s and 1970s, taking influences from Fuji music and highlife, mixed in with American jazz and funk. Characteristics of Afrobeat include big bands, …

Afrobeats, style of West African music that emerged in Nigeria and Ghana in the early 2000s and that is known for its fusion of African and Caribbean influences, including highlife, dancehall, …

Aug 19, 2025 · We're rolling out the 50 tracks that are the most foundational, influential and popular within Afrobeats. Clockwise from left: Burna Boy, Davido, P-Square, Wizkid, Yemi …

4 days ago · Afrobeats has transcended borders, transforming from a Lagos-born sound into a global cultural force. Through streaming milestones, sold-out arenas, and international …

Jun 24, 2025 · Afrobeats is constantly shifting, driven by new voices who bring their own obsessions and references to the table. From its popularization in the mid-2010s to current …

The hottest and most-played Afrobeats tracks out now! Features music from Rema, Asake, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Fireboy DML and others. Updated daily!

Apr 12, 2025 · Afrobeats includes high-energy beats, catchy melodies, and lyrics that talk about love, life, money, dance, and fun. Even though Afrobeats is different from Afrobeat, we must …

Jun 23, 2025 · Afrobeats is the collective term for music originating from West Africa and the diaspora, notably Nigeria, Jamaica, Ghana, the UK, and the US, from the 2000s to the present.

Afrobeats music is characterized by melodic hooks that blend pop, hip-hop, and dancehall with traditional African music. Melodies frequently have resonant hooks and promote a positive, …

Mar 25, 2025 · Here is Music In Africa’s curated selection of the top Afrobeats songs of the year. As always, this playlist, featuring tracks from across the continent, will be updated throughout …