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Afrobeats, not to be confused with Afrobeat or Afroswing, is an umbrella term to describe popular music from West Africa and the diaspora [1] [2] that initially developed in Nigeria, Ghana, and the UK in the 2000s and 2010s. Afrobeats is less of a style per se, and more of a descriptor for the fusion of sounds flowing out of Nigeria and Ghana.
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 ...
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.
In partnership with Mavin Records, the Nigeria-based company (founded by Don Jazzy) that has launched the global careers of local stars like Starr, Tiwa Savage, Rema and others, Platoon has become ...
As Afrobeats artists get bigger record deals, their genre of music takes hold worldwide, bringing more attention to African music as a whole.
Universal Music Group has announced a majority investment in the Nigeria-based Afrobeats powerhouse label Mavin Global (Mavin). The label, based in Lagos, is home to such hits as Rema’s “Calm ...
The music of Nigeria includes many kinds of folk and popular ... Nigeria's Afrobeats is the fastest-growing genre in the United States and in the United Kingdom as of ...
The Guardian Nigeria opined "As the Afrobeats landscape continues to flourish, Rema’s success sets a high standard, showcasing the global appeal and dominance of Nigerian music on the international stage." [51] The Native stated "It’s impossible to erase the mark he has left on Afrobeats history."