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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Just a Girl
Single - Released November 13, 2026

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AFRONOM
Afronaut Zu
Asake
Ataypapi
Ayo Maff
Ayra Starr
B.O.C Madaki
Balloranking
BhadBoi OML
Black Nina Mw
Black Sherif
Blaqbonez
Booska-P
Chella
DJ Call Me
Darkoo
Davido
Deejay Telio
Diamond Platnumz
Didi B
Dj Yk Mule
El Michels Affair
Emra Brah
Enny Man Da Guitar
Fally Ipupa
Fireboy DML
Hamilton
Ice Prince
Igwe Aka
Joeboy
Joshua Baraka
Jungeli
Khaid
Kuami Eugene
Ky Sheny
L'Oiseau Rare
L.A.X
Lasmid
MaWhoo
Manu Dibango
Mavo
Mckay
Medikal
Minz
Naira Marley
Nkosazana Daughter
ODUMODUBLVCK
Odeal
Ogoh Precious
Olamide
Omah Lay
Patoranking
Phyno
Plutonio
Portable
Prinx Emmanuel
Puri
Qing Madi
Rayvanny
Ric Hassani
Ronkalunga
Ruger
Runtown
Rybeena
SMU
Sarkodie
Seun Kuti
Shallipopi
Shatta Wale
Sho Madjozi
Sico Vox
Stahgee
Stanley Enow
Stonebwoy
Suko White Kejarukua
Sun-El Musician
T Hadex
Tayc
Teni
TitoM
Tiwa Savage
Tman Xpress
Tml Vibez
Tyler ICU
Ugly Andz.
VDYCD
Victony
Why01.1
Wizard Chan
Yuppe
Zaider
Zaylevelten
Zee Nxumalo
Zinoleesky
Zlatan
Zoro Swagbag
chapa
melvitto
rickyedit
фрози
Asake
Burna Boy
Wizkid
Tems
Rema
Omah Lay
Ayra Starr
Davido
ODUMODUBLVCK
FOLA
BNXN
Fireboy DML
Rico Ace
Aya Nakamura
Seyi Vibez
Tayc
Shallipopi
Ajaxx
Olamide
Bella Shmurda
DJ Tunez
Victony
фрози
Kizz Daniel
Young Jonn
Desi Crew
CKay
Odeal
Dadi
Ruger
Ezra Collective
Zinoleesky
Adekunle Gold
Black Sherif
Zlatan
Mavo
ItsArius
El Guincho
Barak
Ayo Maff
Fally Ipupa
Plutonio
Sarz
Zee Nxumalo
MaWhoo
Joeboy
Khaid
Libianca
Mr Eazi
Tml Vibez
Fuse ODG
Balloranking
FAVE
Tiwa Savage
King Promise
Original Koffee
Foreign Teck
Hamilton
Nkosazana Daughter
Chike
melvitto
Oxlade
Darkoo
Gabzy
Phyno
Faneto
Jungeli
1da Banton
Jeriq
Runtown
Rotimi
Tekno
Naira Marley
Alkaline
Muyeez
Yamê
Simi
Obongjayar
Lossa
Mr Magic
Lekaa Beats
Zaylevelten
Yorssy
Qing Madi
Wande Coal
Diamond Platnumz
VDYCD
YAM
Llona
Slow J
Chella
Byron Messia
Ronisia
Tyler ICU
Rybeena
Limoblaze
Patoranking
Blaqbonez
NO11
Sarkodie