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 …

By contrast, Afrobeat, introduced by Fela Kuti in the 1960s and ’70s, fused traditional Yoruba music with American jazz, blues, and funk, and often featured lyrics focused on political and …

Aug 19, 2025 · We're rolling out the 50 tracks that are the most foundational, influential and popular within Afrobeats. Clockwise from left: Burna Boy, Davido, P-Square, Wizkid, Yemi …

Oct 23, 2024 · Afrobeat music is distinguished by its eclectic mix of genres and influences. At its core, it combines elements of traditional African music, jazz, highlife, and funk, resulting in a …

Incorporating African traditions with contemporary sounds, afrobeats is continuously evolving and influencing the global music scene. Primarily produced in Nigeria, Afrobeats serves as a …

Nov 7, 2024 · Discover the evolution of Afrobeats, from Fela Kuti's Afrobeat in Nigeria to its global popularity, highlighting how the genre has reshaped African music, pop culture, and …

Jun 23, 2025 · We trace the History of Afrobeats, from Highlife and Fela Kuti to Burna Boy, taking a look at how the genre evolved over decades to become the pulse of a generation and a …

Aug 4, 2025 · Afrobeat, a vibrant and infectious musical style, emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s in West Africa, primarily in Nigeria. This genre is a fusion of traditional Yoruba music, …

Slippery as it is to pin down, here’s a snapshot of Afrobeats’ biggest and best tunes right now—the infectious but indefinable sound of 21st-century Africa. We regularly refresh this …

Dec 27, 2025 · Rolling Stone ranks the best Afropop songs of the year featuring Adekunle Gold, Rema, Moily, Theodora, Tyla, Davido, Bien, Ciza, Mavo and many more