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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Tsiri Tsiri (feat. DJ Kap)
Single - Released July 4, 2025

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AFRONOM
Abigail Chams
Ala Nkolika
Ameka Zrai
Asther the Producer
Baba Tundey
Bello Figo
Benny Mussa
BhadBoi OML
Bien
Bruce Melodie
Burna Boy
Byron Messia
Chillmaster Music
DJ Bens
DJ Peet
Daliwonga
Desi Crew
Didi B
Djy Biza
Dogo Du Togo
Eemoh
Egypt 80
El Michels Affair
Erna Chimu
Fally Ipupa
Fameye
Femi Tahiru
Fimiguerrero
Freh Khodja
Gabzy
Gina Jeanz
Gold Fang
Greatman Takit
Guchi
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley
H.E.M
Habib Fatako
Harley
Harmonize
Holy Ten
J Noa
JJ Whitefield
JKSN
Jacques Anthony
Jenva
Juan Duque
Jungeli
Jvson
Kaka Highflames
Kalibwoy
Kharii
King Paluta
Kobi Jonz
Limoblaze
Lone Don
Looch Bodega
Lossa
Mx Prime
Nkosazana Daughter
Nyota Parker
Néza
Omenihu
Original Koffee
Pietro Nicosia
Priesst
Prince Benza
Ras
Royal MusiQ
Rudeboy
Ruger
SMU
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
Yorssy
Desi Crew
Young Jonn
Dadi
Black Sherif
Lossa
Fally Ipupa
Mr Eazi
Tiwa Savage
Adekunle Gold
Didi B
Ugly Andz.
Ryflo
JKSN
Byron Messia
Jungeli
Geenaro & Ghana Beats
Nkosazana Daughter
Qing Madi
Foreign Teck
Original Koffee
Tyler ICU
Sarkodie
Patoranking
Focalistic
El Guincho
Gabzy
Rotimi
Plutonio
Young Stunna
Slow J
Tasha & Tracie
Runtown
Zlatan
Mr Magic
Teni
Mercy Chinwo
Fimiguerrero
Takura
1da Banton
Mohombi
Hamilton
Rael
Diamond Platnumz
Bien
BhadBoi OML
YAM
Tribal Kush
TitoM
Jah Khalib
Ronisia
Shatta Wale
Tekno
Simi
BoyPee
Brown Joel
Flavour
Pcee
Royal MusiQ
David Marley
Da Muziqal Chef
SMU
Yuppe
Limoblaze
June Freedom
MaWhoo
Ya Levis
OG ENZO
Maleek Berry
Super Solo
brazy
Mulú
Shebeshxt
Tam Sir
Tiggs Da Author
Mistel Kind