Afrobeat

Afrobeat is a vibrant, polyrhythmic genre that originated in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria, in the 1960s and 1970s. Characterized by driving horn sections, percussive guitar riffs, and complex time signatures, Afrobeat combines traditional Yoruba music, jazz, and funk elements. The genre's hypnotic rhythms, often in 12/8 time, are punctuated by call-and-response vocal patterns, socially conscious lyrics, and catchy horn melodies. As a cultural force, Afrobeat played a significant role in promoting African identity and social justice, influencing the likes of disco and hip-hop. Its unique blend of local and global influences sets Afrobeat apart from other African genres, such as highlife and fuji, while its emphasis on collective improvisation and rhythmic experimentation distinguishes it from Western funk and soul.

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Roodo (Remix)
Single - Released August 26, 2025

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AFRONOM
ANASYMBA
Adegoke Steve Colson
Africa Express
Afriindi
Afrikan Roots
Alick Nkhata
Ataypapi
Ayra Starr
Baptiste Caffrey
Beeztrap KOTM
Bien
BoyPee
Burna Boy
Ceehle
Chef 187
Chillmaster Music
Cris Valencia
D'banj
DALÃMA
DJ Maphorisa
DJ Tunez
Davido
Desi Crew
Diamond Platnumz
Didi B
Doktor
Dolly Ditebogo
El Michels Affair
Elzé ML
Enakeno
Focalistic
Gabzy
Geenaro & Ghana Beats
Guchi
Habib Fatako
Hamilton
Harmonize
Holy Ten
Ice Beats Slide
Ice Prince
Ilam
ItsArius
Jacques Anthony
Jah Khalib
Jay Melody
Jesse Jagz
Jimmygid
Joé Dwèt Filé
Jumabee
Kalibwoy
Kappie
King Bala
Kuami Eugene
LEVELSANTANA
Lil Al
Limoblaze
Lossa
Maikon West
Marijata
Marizu
Michaël Brun
Mutombo Music
Mádé Kuti
N.Rizo
Nkosazana Daughter
Oneness Of Juju
Original Koffee
Phila Dlozi
Portable
Priesst
Protek Illasheva
Qdot
Qing Madi
Rehmahz
Rigo Kamp
Ronkalunga
Shallipopi
Sharma Boy
Shebeshxt
ShineTTW
Sico Vox
Sofiya Nzau
Solo Dja Kabaco
Son Palenque
Soul Sugar
Stonebwoy
THEMBA
Tazeboy
The Lijadu Sisters
TitoM
Tiwa Savage
Tribal Kush
Tyler ICU
Victony
Voltz JT
Wizkid
Youka
Yuppe
фрози
Burna Boy
Wizkid
Davido
Ayra Starr
Tems
Tayc
ODUMODUBLVCK
Jazeek
Victony
Juan Duque
Sofiya Nzau
DJ WN
Joé Dwèt Filé
DJ Maphorisa
Mc Daniel
Bnxn
Shallipopi
фрози
Yamê
Kizzy
Ajaxx
DALÃMA
Ruger
Kizz Daniel
Yorssy
Desi Crew
Young Jonn
Dadi
Black Sherif
Lossa
Fally Ipupa
Mr Eazi
Tiwa Savage
Didi B
Adekunle Gold
JKSN
Ugly Andz.
Ryflo
Jungeli
Byron Messia
Foreign Teck
Qing Madi
Original Koffee
Tyler ICU
Nkosazana Daughter
Geenaro & Ghana Beats
Young Stunna
Slow J
Sarkodie
Focalistic
Plutonio
Patoranking
Rotimi
El Guincho
Gabzy
Tasha & Tracie
Zlatan
Runtown
Takura
1da Banton
Fimiguerrero
Teni
Mr Magic
Mercy Chinwo
BhadBoi OML
YAM
Diamond Platnumz
Hamilton
Mohombi
Bien
Rael
Brown Joel
BoyPee
Flavour
Shatta Wale
Simi
Ronisia
TitoM
Jah Khalib
Tekno
Tribal Kush
June Freedom
Da Muziqal Chef
Royal MusiQ
Pcee
David Marley
Yuppe
Limoblaze
SMU
OG ENZO
Ya Levis
Maleek Berry
MaWhoo
Super Solo
Mulú
brazy
Tam Sir
Shebeshxt
Ataypapi
Jawz