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<h1>The Emerging Genre: Afrobeats</h1>
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<h2>What is Afrobeats?</h2>
<p>
Afrobeat is a music genre that fuses African music with Black
American influences to produce a compelling hybrid of culture and
sound. The genre is largely the creation of Nigerian artist Fela
Kuti who, with his band Africa 70, forged a
<a
href="https://www.masterclass.com/articles/funk-music-guide"
target="_blank"
>rythm</a
>
mix of West African beats (predominantly Nigerian and Ghanaian) and
American jazz,
<a
href="https://www.masterclass.com/articles/soul-music-guide"
target="_blank"
>soul</a
>, and
<a
href="https://www.masterclass.com/articles/funk-music-guide"
target="_blank"
>funk</a
>, which was shot through with a potent streak of political
awareness. Kuti’s music lit the fuse for Afrobeat, and the torch was
carried forward by a mix of African artists, like Kuti’s former
drummer, Tony Allen. In the West, performers Brian Eno and David
Byrne from The Talking Heads drew on Afrobeat for their
groundbreaking album Remain in Light (1980). Listeners can still
hear Kuti’s influence in the music of his sons, Femi Kuti and Seun
Kuti, and modern Western bands like the Grammy-winning Antibalas.
Afrobeat music is frequently labeled as Afrobeats, an umbrella term
for a far-ranging music scene from West Africa and the United
Kingdom, which incorporates many popular music styles. The two
sounds share only a common heritage.
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<h2>History of Afrobeats</h2>
<p>
The history of Afrobeat began in the early twentieth century when
musicians from Ghana combined West African regional music with
Western jazz and
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href="https://www.masterclass.com/articles/calypso-music-guide"
target="_blank"
>calypso</a
>. The resulting new sound became known as highlife, which continued
to fold additional Western influences into its heady mix over the
next few decades.
</p>
<ul>
<li>
Kuti and Africa 70 carve out the sound: Nigerian musician Fela
Aníkúlápó-Kuti, who began his career playing in an array of
African highlife and jazz bands, absorbed the sounds of soul,
jazz,
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href="https://www.masterclass.com/articles/soca-music-guide"
target="_blank"
>soca</a
>
and rhythm and blues during various tours of America and the
United Kingdom. He then unleashed this formidable creation in his
band, Nigeria 70 (later Africa 70), debuting his unique new
musical style in the early 1970s.
</li>
<li>
Development of the core sound and politics: With their debut
album, Zombie, Kuti and Africa 70 established the core sound of
Afrobeat, which freely mixed jazz and highlife with the epic funk
of James Brown,
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href="https://www.masterclass.com/articles/reggae-music-guide"
target="_blank"
>reggae</a
>
and Caribbean rhythm, and psychedelic rock. Kuti sang over tracks
in English and Yoruba, leading the band on saxophone, keyboards,
and other instruments. He also lent Afrobeat a political side by
criticizing the human rights records of Nigeria and the United
States on record and in his marathon live performances.
</li>
<li>
Continuation under Egypt 80: Kuti remained a major artist in
Africa and abroad until his death in 1997; his son Seun renamed
the band Egypt 80 and continued to record and perform, as did
Seun’s brother, Femi, who enjoyed a degree of popularity similar
to that of his father.
</li>
<li>
Afrofunk is born: The most successful figure from Kuti’s orbit was
undoubtedly drummer Tony Allen, who expanded on the Afrobeat sound
by mixing in elements of hip-hop, dub, and electronica to form a
new subgenre called Afrofunk. Allen enjoyed even wider exposure
than his former bandleader through collaborations with Air, Zap
Mama, and Damon Albarn of Blur, among others.
</li>
<li>
influence: The work of Fela Kuti and Allen was the bedrock of
Afrobeat, but jazz musicians like Roy Ayers also recorded
Afrobeat-inspired music in the 1970s. Ayers toured Nigeria with
the elder Kuti in the late ’70s. Contemporary artists like
Antibalas and Zongo Junction—both hailing from Brooklyn, New York—
have carved careers out of the Afrobeat sound. Mainstream rock and
soul bands, like TV on the Radio and the Budos Band, have also
recorded songs with an Afrobeat flavor.
</li>
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alt="A picture of Sandra Izsandore with Fela Kuti"
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<h2>Pioneers of Afrobeats</h2>
<ol>
<li>Fela Kuti</li>
<li>Femi Kuti</li>
<li>Tony Allen</li>
<li>Seun Kuti</li>
<li>Orlande Julius</li>
<li>Sandra Izsadore</li>
<li>Angélique Kidjo</li>
<li>Manu Dibango</li>
</ol>
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<h2>Afrobeats and it's Impact</h2>
<h3>
From Nigeria to the world: Afrobeats is having a global moment
</h3>
<p>
Another Grammy Awards season and there is a growing list of African
nominees. For African music enthusiasts, it is heartwarming that
recognition is being accorded to practitioners in the Afrobeats
space. Afrobeats has made a significant impact on both the local and
global music scenes. Its infectious rhythms, vibrant melodies, and
dynamic beats have captured the hearts of millions worldwide. From
influencing global pop culture to fostering economic growth in
African nations, Afrobeats continues to shape the music industry and
beyond. Here are five key impacts of this genre.
</p>
<ul>
<li>
Global Influence: Afrobeats has become a global phenomenon,
influencing music styles and artists worldwide.
</li>
<li>
Economic Growth: The success of Afrobeats has contributed to
economic growth in African countries through music exports,
concerts, and tourism.
</li>
<li>
Cultural Exchange: Afrobeats fosters cultural exchange by blending
African rhythms with elements of hip-hop, dancehall, and other
genres, creating a unique fusion of sounds.
</li>
<li>
Afrobeats provides a platform for African youth to express
themselves and share their culture with the world, empowering them
to pursue careers in music and entertainment.
</li>
<li>
Diaspora Connection: Afrobeats serves as a cultural bridge,
connecting African diaspora communities around the world with
their roots and heritage through music and dance.
</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Artists leading Afrobeats Today</h2>
<ol>
<li>Burna Boy</li>
<li>Asake</li>
<li>Rema</li>
<li>Omah Lay</li>
<li>Wizkid</li>
<li>Tems</li>
<li>Olamide</li>
<li>Ayra Starr</li>
<li>Tiwa Savage</li>
<li>Davido</li>
<li>FireDML</li>
</ol>
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<h2>Trending Afrobeat Songs</h2>
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<a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u4_iWCvZ5c"
target="_blank"
class="song-card"
>
<img
src="https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d0000b2731ee6732ccb8f07bd15b33beb"
alt="Album cover: Mr Money with the Vibes by Asake"
class="song-cover"
/>
<span class="song-name">Organise</span>
<span class="artist-name">Asake</span>
</a>
<a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQLsdm1ZYAw"
target="_blank"
class="song-card"
>
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src="https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d0000b273a3a7f38ea2033aa501afd4cf"
alt="Album cover: Rave & Roses by Rema"
class="song-cover"
/>
<span class="song-name">Calm Down</span>
<span class="artist-name">Rema</span>
</a>
<a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cknp0H6P7Mo"
target="_blank"
class="song-card"
>
<img
src="https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d00001e02508f53fa1c64d628a6e0f2a4"
alt="Album cover: I told them by Burna Boy"
class="song-cover"
/>
<span class="song-name">I told them</span>
<span class="artist-name">Burna Boy</span>
</a>
<a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6eE3c70hgg"
target="_blank"
class="song-card"
>
<img
src="https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d00001e0254b6c54e83c4154c974c1059"
alt="Album cover: Boy Alone by Omah Lay"
class="song-cover"
/>
<span class="song-name">Soso</span>
<span class="artist-name">Omah Lay</span>
</a>
<a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2NkA-7WILc"
target="_blank"
class="song-card"
>
<img
src="https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d00001e02508ba55691701655a8d9f70c"
alt="Album cover: S2 by Wizkid"
class="song-cover"
/>
<span class="song-name">IDK</span>
<span class="artist-name">Wizkid ft. Zlatan</span>
</a>
<a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JltlSJH5bY"
target="_blank"
class="song-card"
>
<img
src="https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d00001e024dfcb8700811f123ed8eca16"
alt="Single Cover: Me & U"
class="song-cover"
/>
<span class="song-name">Me & U</span>
<span class="artist-name">Tems</span>
</a>
<a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crtQSTYWtqE"
target="_blank"
class="song-card"
>
<img
src="https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d00001e02123783d21fb9ab6f00db2424"
alt="Album cover: 19 & Dangerous Ayra Starr"
class="song-cover"
/>
<span class="song-name">Rush</span>
<span class="artist-name">Ayra Starr</span>
</a>
<a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbgKpHi-Cao"
target="_blank"
class="song-card"
>
<img
src="https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d00001e02adfc1ac5836f96adac580271"
alt="Album cover: Timeless by Davido"
class="song-cover"
/>
<span class="song-name">AWAY</span>
<span class="artist-name">Davido</span>
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