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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Takupananga na Samanyanga
Single - Released June 28, 2025

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AFRONOM
Abigail Chams
Ala Nkolika
Ameka Zrai
Asther the Producer
Baba Tundey
Bello Figo
Benny Mussa
BhadBoi OML
Bien
Black Sherif
Bruce Melodie
Burna Boy
Byron Messia
Chillmaster Music
DJ Bens
DJ Peet
Daliwonga
Davis D
Desi Crew
Didi B
Djy Biza
Dogo Du Togo
Eemoh
Egypt 80
El Michels Affair
Eltee
Erna Chimu
Fally Ipupa
Fameye
Femi Tahiru
Fido
Fimiguerrero
Gabzy
Gina Jeanz
Gold Fang
Greatman Takit
Guchi
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley
H.E.M
Harley
Harmonize
Holy Ten
J Noa
JJ Whitefield
JKSN
Jacques Anthony
Jenva
Joé Dwèt Filé
Juan Duque
Jungeli
Kalibwoy
King Paluta
Kocee
Limoblaze
Looch Bodega
Lossa
Mx Prime
Niambi
Nkosazana Daughter
Nyota Parker
Néza
Omenihu
Original Koffee
Pietro Nicosia
Priesst
Prince Benza
Ras
Royal MusiQ
Rudeboy
Ruger
Sarkodie
Scar Mkadinali
Seun Kuti
Shallipopi
Silva Bumpa
Sincerely Suav
Skuco
Spyro
Suko White Kejarukua
TC & the Groove Family
Tayc
Teni
The Alagaa Beat Band
The Budos Band
The Majeek
Tiwa Savage
Track Starr
Tribal Kush
Vector
Voltz JT
Wizkid
Yemi Alade
Yorssy
Youka
Young Jonn
Young Stunna
Yung Bala on Da Beat
Burna Boy
Wizkid
Davido
Ayra Starr
Tems
Tayc
ODUMODUBLVCK
Jazeek
Victony
Juan Duque
Sofiya Nzau
Mc Daniel
Joé Dwèt Filé
DJ WN
DJ Maphorisa
фрози
Yamê
Kizzy
Shallipopi
Bnxn
Ajaxx
DALÃMA
Ruger
Kizz Daniel
Desi Crew
Yorssy
Young Jonn
Dadi
Black Sherif
Lossa
Fally Ipupa
Mr Eazi
Tiwa Savage
Adekunle Gold
Didi B
Ryflo
Ugly Andz.
JKSN
Byron Messia
Jungeli
Nkosazana Daughter
Geenaro & Ghana Beats
Qing Madi
Foreign Teck
Original Koffee
Tyler ICU
Sarkodie
Patoranking
Focalistic
El Guincho
Gabzy
Rotimi
Plutonio
Young Stunna
Slow J
Runtown
Zlatan
Tasha & Tracie
1da Banton
Takura
Fimiguerrero
Mr Magic
Teni
Mercy Chinwo
Mohombi
Hamilton
Rael
Diamond Platnumz
Bien
BhadBoi OML
YAM
Tribal Kush
Jah Khalib
Simi
Shatta Wale
Ronisia
TitoM
Tekno
BoyPee
Brown Joel
Flavour
Pcee
Royal MusiQ
David Marley
Da Muziqal Chef
SMU
Yuppe
Limoblaze
June Freedom
OG ENZO
Ya Levis
MaWhoo
Maleek Berry
Shebeshxt
brazy
Tam Sir
Super Solo
Mulú
Tiggs Da Author
Mistel Kind