Afrobeats

Afrobeats is a vibrant, eclectic genre born from the fusion of traditional Yoruba music, jazz, fuji, and soul with elements of Western pop and electronic music. Characterized by infectious, polyrhythmic grooves, percussive horn sections, and catchy, layered vocal harmonies, afrobeats blends energetic, danceable beats with introspective, socially conscious lyrics. Emerging in 1960s Nigeria, the genre evolved through the 1970s and 1980s, influenced by artists like Fela Kuti and King Sunny Adé. In the 2010s, a new wave of afrobeats artists propelled the genre to global prominence, incorporating contemporary styles like hip-hop and R&B. Afrobeats' cultural significance lies in its ability to transcend borders, language, and generations, speaking to the African diaspora's shared experiences and aspirations. While drawing from similar styles like highlife and juju, afrobeats' distinctive blend of traditional and modern elements sets it apart, making it a defining sound of contemporary African popular music.

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Tobari
Single - Released August 1, 2025

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Afroplug
Alyn Sano
Asake
Ataypapi
Beenie Man
Berri-Tiga
Bien
Bigiano
Bk Paystyle
Blackway
Blaqbonez
Burna Boy
Caluu C.
Camidoh
Carmen Amaka
Chef 187
Chriss Eazy
Cleotrapa
D Stone
D'banj
DETO BLACK
DJ Maphorisa
DJ Tunez
Dammntc
DarkoVibes
Darkoo
Diamond Platnumz
Domi Dow Jones
Dr. Chaii
El Prince
Eloi El
Eugy Official
Ez Dray
Fally Ipupa
Fireboy DML
Focalistic
Gabzy
GetItDmac
Guchi
Gyakie
Harmonize
Ireland Boss
Jah Prayzah
JayO
Jenesis Kimera
Joeboy
KA'RON
KOJO BLAK
Kalibwoy
Kanu
KiDi
King Paluta
Kobi Jonz
LPT Zlatan
Lasmid
Magnito
Marioo
Marizu
Master KG
Monaze
Naïka
Nes Mburu
No Wahala Sound
Odeal
Olivetheboy
Original Koffee
Pheelz
Portable
Priesst
Protek Illasheva
Rayona
Reekado Banks
Rema
Remy
Renn
Rexxie
Rg Shyne
Rudeboy
S. Coop
Savanah
Selebobo
SenSey'
Shallipopi
ShineTTW
Sico Vox
Skippa
Skyface SDW
Spy Shitta
Stakz DeVito
Strandz
The Cavemen.
TheMDA
Tiwa Savage
Tml Vibez
Tutu
Tyla
Voltz JT
Wizkid
YRS Boogz
Zee_nhle
Akon
Burna Boy
Rema
Tyla
Wizkid
Davido
Asake
JC Reyes
Omah Lay
Ayra Starr
Tems
Fireboy DML
Tayc
ODUMODUBLVCK
Seyi Vibez
ELENA ROSE
Victony
DJ Maphorisa
Shallipopi
Olamide
Bnxn
CKay
Shenseea
Kizz Daniel
Ruger
Headie One
Libianca
Amaarae
Joeboy
Odeal
Ayo Maff
Young Jonn
Popcaan
Fally Ipupa
Lojay
Darkoo
Black Sherif
Tempoe
FT Kings
Nico & Vinz
Tiwa Savage
Fepache
Tml Vibez
Mr Eazi
Oxlade
Ugly Andz.
Nyla
Zinoleesky
Skillibeng
King Promise
Ryflo
Master KG
Sarz
Adekunle Gold
Wande Coal
Fuse ODG
Bella Shmurda
Jungeli
Kah-Lo
Byron Messia
Renn
Qing Madi
Mohbad
SPINALL
Tyler ICU
Original Koffee
ÉaBest
Beenie Man
Fave
melvitto
Crayon
Naira Marley
Runtown
Zlatan
Naïka
Pheelz
Sarkodie
Rotimi
Patoranking
Focalistic
BU$HI
Kranium
Gabzy
Dj Yo!
Young Stunna
Ehis 'D' Greatest
Jeriq
Fimiguerrero
Takura
Mr Magic
1da Banton
Teni
Uncle Waffles
Bien
Blaqbonez
Gringo Bamba
Diamond Platnumz
NSG
Khaid
Flavour