Afrobeat

noun

Af·ro·beat ˈa-frō-ˌbēt

: urban popular music originating in Nigeria in the late 1960s that emphasizes percussion rhythms and features elements of jazz and funk and lyrics which are often strongly political

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And two Nigerian leading lights, Ayra Starr and Rema, pushed Afrobeats forward in thrilling ways. —

Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 2024 Once on the continent, their trip will include attending a church service, visiting a high school, visiting a recording studio to learn about Afrobeat music and participating in a traditional African naming ceremony in a local village. —

La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024 This week’s list offers something for everyone, from soulful R&B to high-energy hip-hop and festive Afrobeats. —

Okla Jones, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024 Trending on Billboard Founded in 2012 by legendary Nigerian producer and executive Don Jazzy, Mavin Global has been instrumental in making Afrobeats one of Nigeria’s greatest exports. —

Rahel Aklilu, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Afrobeat