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, long …

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, Naija beats, …

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

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 Alade and Tiwa …

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, …

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 start with …

Dec 13, 2025 · Official Afrobeats Chart 13 December 2025 - 19 December 2025 The UK’s biggest Afrobeats songs of the week based on sales and streams across a seven day period, compiled by …

Feb 10, 2025 · Here are ten pivotal moments that transformed Afrobeats from its humble origins into the international behemoth it is today: 1. Fela Kuti's 1969 American Awakening.

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, long …