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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Eternity
Single - Released August 1, 2025

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AFRONOM
ANASYMBA
Abayomy Afrobeat Orquestra
Africa Express
Afriindi
Afrikan Roots
Afronaut Zu
Ankhoï
Ataypapi
Ayra Starr
Baptiste Caffrey
Bien
Burna Boy
Chef 187
Chriss Eazy
D'banj
DJ Maphorisa
DJ Peet
DJ Tunez
Diamond Platnumz
Doktor
Duncan Mighty
Eemoh
El Michels Affair
El Prince
Eugy Official
Fally Ipupa
Faneto
Focalistic
Gabzy
Geenaro & Ghana Beats
Gio Genesis
Guchi
Hamilton
Harmonize
Holy Ten
Ice Beats Slide
ItsArius
Jah Darko
Jah Khalib
Jay Melody
Joé Dwèt Filé
Jumabee
June Freedom
Kalibwoy
Kappie
Keziah Jones
King Paluta
Kobi Jonz
LEVELSANTANA
Lil Al
Limoblaze
Lossa
Marizu
Masterpiece YVK
Michaël Brun
Monaze
Moniepapi
Moza Kaliza
Mutombo Music
Mádé Kuti
N.Rizo
Nkosazana Daughter
Néza
ODUMODUBLVCK
Oneness Of Juju
Original Koffee
Portable
Priesst
Protek Illasheva
Rehmahz
Rudeboy
S. Coop
Sean Dampte
Selebobo
Shallipopi
Shebeshxt
ShineTTW
Sico Vox
Son Palenque
Soul Sugar
Spy Shitta
Stanley Ifenna
THEMBA
Tasha & Tracie
The Cavemen.
The Circling Sun
The Gaff
The Lijadu Sisters
TitoM
Tiwa Savage
Tribal Kush
Tumelo_za
Vector
Victony
Voltz JT
Wizkid
Youka
Yuppe
mohalizer
Burna Boy
Wizkid
Davido
Tems
Ayra Starr
Tayc
ODUMODUBLVCK
Jazeek
Victony
Juan Duque
Sofiya Nzau
DJ Maphorisa
DJ WN
Joé Dwèt Filé
Mc Daniel
Bnxn
Shallipopi
фрози
Yamê
Kizzy
Ajaxx
DALÃMA
Kizz Daniel
Ruger
Desi Crew
Yorssy
Young Jonn
Dadi
Black Sherif
Lossa
Fally Ipupa
Mr Eazi
Tiwa Savage
Adekunle Gold
Didi B
JKSN
Ryflo
Ugly Andz.
Jungeli
Byron Messia
Original Koffee
Qing Madi
Tyler ICU
Foreign Teck
Geenaro & Ghana Beats
Nkosazana Daughter
Tasha & Tracie
Zlatan
Runtown
Focalistic
Patoranking
Sarkodie
Plutonio
El Guincho
Gabzy
Rotimi
Young Stunna
Slow J
BhadBoi OML
YAM
Takura
Fimiguerrero
1da Banton
Mr Magic
Mercy Chinwo
Teni
Mohombi
Hamilton
Diamond Platnumz
Rael
Bien
Flavour
BoyPee
Brown Joel
Tribal Kush
Simi
Shatta Wale
Tekno
Ronisia
TitoM
Jah Khalib
OG ENZO
Ya Levis
MaWhoo
Maleek Berry
David Marley
Royal MusiQ
Yuppe
Limoblaze
Pcee
SMU
Da Muziqal Chef
June Freedom
Ataypapi
Jawz
brazy
Shebeshxt
Tam Sir
Super Solo
Mulú