Afropop

Afropop is a vibrant genre that blends traditional African music with modern styles, characterized by infectious rhythms, melodic harmonies, and eclectic instrumentation. Emerging in the 1980s, Afropop evolved from the fusion of African folk, jazz, and rock influences, with artists incorporating local languages and cultural themes. The genre gained widespread popularity in the 2010s, particularly in West Africa, with its catchy hooks, driving beats, and introspective lyrics resonating with a global audience. Afropop's cultural significance lies in its representation of African identity and its role in promoting pan-Africanism. While drawing from genres like highlife, fuji, and mbalax, Afropop distinguishes itself with its contemporary production, experimental fusion, and soaring vocal styles, often infused with pidgin English, Yoruba, and other local languages.

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2Baba
Afriindi
Angelique Kidjo
Ayra Starr
Ballaké Sissoko
Bernice West
Bien
BoyPee
Burna Boy
CK THE DJ
Ceehle
Chef 187
Cheikh Lô
Chillmaster Music
Cici
D'banj
DJ Maphorisa
DJ Tunez
Da Mabusa
Damzz
Davido
Diamond Platnumz
Dj Kayd Boizen
Dolly Ditebogo
Domi Dow Jones
Dr. Chaii
Eemoh
El Prince
Enakeno
Eugy Official
Fatoumata Diawara
Francis Bebey
Franglish
Geenaro & Ghana Beats
Guchi
Gyakie
Harmonize
Ice Prince
Ilam
Jay Melody
JayO
Jimmygid
Joey B
Jumabee
June Freedom
KA'RON
Kanu
King Bala
King Paluta
Kobi Jonz
Kuami Eugene
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Lasmid
MALIAN
Mahotella Queens
Maikon West
Merveille
Mic Monsta
Mlindo The Vocalist
Monaze
Monday Justice
Moza Kaliza
Mthunzi
Nes Mburu
Njelic
Nkosazana Daughter
No Wahala Sound
ODUMODUBLVCK
Phila Dlozi
Phyno
Priesst
Qdot
Qing Madi
Rayona
Reekado Banks
Rudeboy
Ruger
Ryflo
Savara
Sean Dampte
Selebobo
Shallipopi
ShineTTW
Spy Shitta
Stanley Ifenna
Stonebwoy
Swahili Papi
Tazeboy
The Cavemen.
The Lijadu Sisters
Tiwa Savage
Tml Vibez
Tyla
Vector
Victony
Voltz JT
Vyno Keys
Wizkid
Zee Nxumalo
mohalizer
Burna Boy
Wizkid
Tyla
Davido
Ayra Starr
Tems
ODUMODUBLVCK
Victony
DJ Maphorisa
Yamê
Bnxn
Shallipopi
Olamide
Kizz Daniel
Ruger
Yorssy
Young Jonn
Franglish
Joeboy
Ayo Maff
Black Sherif
Jain
Salif Keita
Tml Vibez
Tiwa Savage
Tempoe
Mr Eazi
Wande Coal
Adekunle Gold
Lynda
Ryflo
Freshlyground
Geenaro & Ghana Beats
Merveille
Qing Madi
Fave
SPINALL
Nkosazana Daughter
Sarkodie
Zlatan
Patoranking
Rotimi
Runtown
1da Banton
YAM
Bien
Takura
Teni
Diamond Platnumz
Sjava
Amadou & Mariam
Ronisia
Simi
Lasmid
Shatta Wale
Flavour
BoyPee
Makhadzi Entertainment
Brown Joel
Chike
Tekno
Zee Nxumalo
Hakuna Group Music
June Freedom
Mlindo The Vocalist
Maleek Berry
Royal MusiQ
Muyeez
Makhadzi
Blxckie
Tam Sir
Jawz
brazy
Phyno
Jugglerz
Renard Barakissa
L.A.X
Timaya
DJ Tunez
The Cavemen.
Mthunzi
Reekado Banks
Harmonize
JAE5
Fatoumata Diawara
Boj
Ami Faku
Ilam
2Baba
AKA
Eemoh
Soundz
Yemi Alade
Sino Msolo
Youssou N'Dour
Don Jazzy
Angelique Kidjo
Stonebwoy
Tebogo G Mashego
Rybeena