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The Afrobeats genre has been making a comeback in the world of music however, with the massive upswing in Nigeria's culture, it's difficult to pinpoint precisely when it started and where it's headed to. However, there are certain features that have become associated with the genre as well as the new generation of musicians that are emerging from the genre. Here are a few examples of music that has had an impact on popular culture. What are the most popular music and artists from the genre?

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Afrobeats music is a blend of jazz as well as funk, highlife reggae together with the more traditional African rhythms. Afrobeats is frequently accompanied by inflammatory political messages. Young African musicians living in diaspora groups are mixing best of African music alongside reggae, hip hop, and house. It's a result which is universal but has been adopted by a growing number of listeners who reside in the U.S.

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The genre of Afrobeats emerged in late 1990s and early 2000s. The debut of MTV Base Africa in 2005 provided artistes from West Africa a worldwide audience. Artists like MI Abaga and Fuse ODG profited from this increased exposure. At the time, most rappers and artists of the genre were mixing R&B and hip-hop, however the pioneers of the style, such as Fuse ODG, were creating their own unique sounds that blend modern western influences with traditional tunes. Unfortunately, this development was hindered by the language barrier however, the rising popularity of the genre has led to several artists are now trying to make it their own.

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In 2014, the single Say Yes by Michelle Williams was released by New Michelle Williams. It is a reworking of the Nigerian hymn "When Jesus Says "Yes". The beats in the song are based on the 3-2 and the 2-3 of Afrobeats. It's not surprising that this song has become a global sensation, topping the charts at five within the UK singles chart. One of biggest aspects of the genre was the collaboration between two renowned Afrobeats performers, Olamide and wife Bukunmi Adedeji.

Another way that Afrobeats has made its mark on the world is due to the development of charts. Afro Nation is launching a chart in the UK to highlight the music of UK-based Afrobeats artists. Afrobeats, in essence, is a fusion of R&B dancehall and West African pop culture. The songs of Afrobeats are geared towards positive, energetic melodies.

The Afrobeats trend first began to gain popularity throughout the music industry when Drake introduced it to the world with his single "One Dance." Following the song's success, which reached millions of streams through Spotify it became the most listened-to song in the history of the streaming service. This allows Afrobeats to be more accessible for the mass market. It has also gained international recognition, and artists from all over globe are now collaborating on music. But, it is only just beginning to become mainstream and Drake isn't the only artist to break the trend.

Afrobeats is a well-known genre composed of music that combines African sounds with Black American influences. The result is an original and unforgettable blend of various cultures. This type of music was invented by Nigerian artist Fela Kuti and his group, Africa 70. The group was the one responsible for establishing music that mixes West African rhythms, predominantly Ghanaian and Nigerian and R'n'B, along with vocal arrangements.