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The Afrobeats genre is making a comeback in the music industry and, given the massive increase in the number of young Nigerians who are influenced by it however, it's not easy to pinpoint exactly when it began as well as when it's due to stop. But there are certain characteristics that have become synonymous with the genre and new generation of musicians that made their mark on the scene. Here are some instances of music that has influenced popular culture. What are the most well-known tracks and artists in the genre?

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Afrobeats music has elements from jazz highlife, funk, reggae, along with traditional African rhythms. Afrobeats has frequently featured provocative political messages. Young African artists who are part of the diaspora have been mixing the most popular music from Africa with reggae, hip-hop, and house. The result is a sound that is universal, yet has gained acceptance by an increasing number of listeners here in the U.S.

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The genre of Afrobeats emerged in late 1990s and early 2000s. The launch of MTV Base Africa in 2005 made it possible for music artists hailing from West Africa a worldwide audience. Artists like MI Abaga and Fuse ODG made use of this new exposure. In the early days, many African-American artists were playing R&B and hip-hop, but the early pioneers of the genre, such as Fuse ODG, were creating new sounds of their own that mixed modern western influences and traditional tunes. Unfortunately, this was restricted by the language barrier but the increasing interest in the genre led to various artists are now seeking to create their own version of it.

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In 2014 the song Say Yes by Michelle Williams was released by Michelle Williams. The song is based on the Nigerian song "When Jesus Says Yes". Its beats are inspired by the 3-2 and 2-3 beats of Afrobeats. It's not too surprising that the track has been a massive hit, reaching number five for the UK singles chart. One of its most significant aspects of the genre was the collaboration between two of the most famous Afrobeats artists: Olamide and his wife Bukunmi Adedeji.

Another way in which Afrobeats has grown to be a worldwide phenomenon is due to the development of charts. Afro Nation is launching a chart in the UK to showcase the music of UK-based Afrobeats artists. In essence, Afrobeats is afrobeats a fusion of R&B dancehall and West African pop culture. Afrobeats' songs tend to be positive and high-energy melodies.

The Afrobeats trend started to spread all over the music world when Drake introduced it to the world through his single "One Dance." When the song surpassed greater than one billion views on Spotify it became a top track in the history of the music streaming service. This has made Afrobeats more accessible for mainstream fans. It also has earned international attention, and artists from all over the world are currently collaborating in music. But, it has only recently taken on a mainstream status and Drake hasn't been the only artist to challenge the trend.

Afrobeats is a cult genre of music that combines African sounds with Black American influences. It is a distinctive and enchanting blend of cultures. This type of music was mostly created by Nigerian musician Fela Kuti and his group, Africa 70. The group was responsible in creating a genre that fuses West African rhythms, predominantly Ghanaian and Nigerian as well as R'n'B vocal arrangements.