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2. Afrobeats - Wikipedia

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   Afrobeat is a genre that developed in the 1960s and 1970s, taking influences from Fuji music and highlife, mixed in with American jazz and funk. Characteristics of Afrobeat include big bands, long instrumental solos, and complex jazzy rhythms. [20] [21] The name was coined by Nigerian afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. [22]

3. Afrobeat - Wikipedia

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   Afrobeat evolved in Nigeria in the late 1960s by Fela Anikulapo Kuti, (born Olufela Olusegun Oludotun) who, with drummer Tony Allen, experimented with different contemporary music of that time. Afrobeat was influenced by a combination of different genres, such as highlife, fuji, and jùjú, [12] as well as Yoruba vocal traditions, rhythm, and ...

4. Joro (Wizkid song) - Wikipedia

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   Produced by Northboi, the track is a mid-tempo Afrobeat song that blends pulsating rhythms with Wizkid's signature melodies and smooth vocals. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The song's lyrics explore love, devotion, and sensuality themes, set against a vibrant instrumental backdrop.

5. Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs - Wikipedia

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   The chart ranks the 50 most popular songs every week. It was established by Billboard, in association with Afro Nation, on 22 March 2022. The chart is compiled by Billboard, and Afro Nation. The chart is measured from leading audio and video music services, plus download sales from top music retailers. [1]

6. Billboard Year-End U.S. Afrobeats Songs of 2022 - Wikipedia

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   [2] [3] [4] Tems placed ten songs on the list, with one featured song being the highest ranked of them by Wizkid titled "Essence", placed at number one. [1] Essence features guest vocals from Justin Bieber and Tems. The song became the first Nigerian song in history to chart on the Hot 100 chart. [5]

7. Afrobeats The Backstory - Wikipedia

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   Afrobeats: The Backstory is a documentary series that delves into the rise and global influence of Afrobeats, a genre of music that originated in Nigeria.Directed by Nigerian filmmaker Ayo Shonaiya, the series premiered on Netflix on 29 June 2022, offering an in-depth look at the cultural, political, and social landscape that shaped the Afrobeats sound, as well as its growth.