Afrobeats is here to stay, on its own terms : NPR
WEBFeb 14, 2024 · In a new report on how U.S. and global listeners consumed music in 2023 compiled by Luminate Data, the evidence was clear: Global music — with Afrobeats and K-pop leading the way — is the fastest...
Rema, the Afrobeats star who does not intend to calm down - BBC
WEBNigerian Afrobeats star Rema is conquering the world. His latest milestone came this week when he wowed football legends at the Ballon D'Or awards just days after making history with Calm Down,...
Afrobeats - BBC News
WEBMay 10, 2024 · 24 Jun 2024. Why Ayra Starr is avoiding lifts before Glastonbury. The Nigerian singer, who's bringing Afrobeats to Somerset, discusses famous fans and her …
Meet The Latest Wave Of Rising Afrobeats Stars: AMAARAE, …
WEBAug 28, 2023 · Meet The Latest Wave Of Rising Afrobeats Stars: AMAARAE, BNXN, Oladapo & More. The pan-African pop movement has generated significant talent in recent years. Here are 10 Afrobeats artists who are bringing their unique voices and perspectives to the scene. Douglas Markowitz. | GRAMMYs / Aug 28, 2023 - 08:24 am.
Afrobeats: Find The Latest Afrobeats Stories, News & Features - Complex
WEBComplex is the leading source for the latest Afrobeats stories. Find the latest news, features, interviews, op-eds, videos, and more.
How Afrobeats took over the world — and is still evolving
WEBMar 8, 2023 · Its name refers to Afrobeat, a genre developed in Nigeria in the 1960s, led by the late, great Fela Kuti, which combined aspects of jazz, soul and Ghanaian highlife with the polyrhythmic drumming...
2023 In Review: 5 Trends That Defined Afrobeats & African Music
WEBDec 13, 2023 · African music and Afrobeats expanded its influence in 2023 as renowned artists achieved global recognition and created new sounds. From a new GRAMMY category to chart dominance and the rise of female artists, check out the biggest trends. Douglas Markowitz. | GRAMMYs / Dec 13, 2023 - 06:24 am.
Spotify Is Putting the Spotlight on Afrobeats to Chart Its Global Rise
WEBOct 19, 2023 · Spotify Is Putting the Spotlight on Afrobeats to Chart Its Global Rise. October 19, 2023. With more than 15 billion streams (and counting), there’s no doubt that Afrobeats as a genre is making an impact across the globe.
From Nigeria to the world: Afrobeats is having a global moment
WEBMar 31, 2022 · Afrobeats is the genre that emerged when West African pop music became cool. Its origins coincide with the media liberalisation that accompanied the “final” wave of democratisation in Africa from...
Discover the Latest Afrobeats News, Interviews, and Trends on Our ...
WEBJun 22, 2023 · Discover the Latest Afrobeats News, Interviews, and Trends on Our Dedicated Site. June 22, 2023. With over 13 billion streams on Spotify in 2022, Afrobeats remains one of the globe’s hottest sounds.