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The Afrobeats style is making a comeback the world of music and, given the enormous enculturation that has taken place among Nigeria's youth is difficult to know exactly when it began or when it's set to end. However, there are certain features that have become synonymous with the genre as well as the young musicians who emerge from this. Here are some of the music that has influenced popular culture. And what are some of the most well-known musicians and songs in the genre?

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Afrobeats music integrates elements of jazz highlife, funk and funk reggae together with the more traditional African rhythms. Afrobeats is often a source of provocative political messages. Young African artists from diaspora are mixing best of African music with reggae, hip-hop and house. This creates a genre which is universal, and has been adopted by a growing number of listeners in the U.S.

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Afrobeats styles started in the mid-2000s and the late 1990s. The launch of MTV Base Africa in 2005 allowed artist from West Africa a worldwide audience. Artists such as MI Abaga and Fuse ODG took advantage of this newfound exposure. At the time, most the afrobeats artists would be interpreting R&B as well as hip-hop. But the pioneers of the style like Fuse ODG, were creating their own distinct sounds that blend modern western influences with traditional melodies. Sadly, this trend was limited by the language barrier but the rising success of the genre meant that many artists are attempting to make it their own.

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In 2014 the song Say Yes by Michelle Williams was released. The song is based off the Nigerian song "When Jesus Says "Yes". The beats of the track are similar to the 3-2 and the 2-3 of Afrobeats. It's not surprising that this track has become a worldwide chart-topper, reaching five among the UK singles chart. One of the greatest elements of the genre the collaboration between two renowned Afrobeats singers, Olamide and his wife Bukunmi Adedeji.

Another way Afrobeats have gained international recognition is thanks to the emergence of charts. Afro Nation is launching a chart in the UK to showcase the music of UK-based Afrobeats artists. Essentially, Afrobeats is New a fusion of R&B dancehall, R&B, and West African pop culture. The songs of Afrobeats are designed to be positive, upbeat melodies.

The Afrobeats trend first began to gain popularity throughout the music industry after Drake introduced the trend to the world via his hit single "One Dance." When the song surpassed over one billion stream on Spotify it became the biggest-selling song ever recorded on the music streaming service. This has helped make Afrobeats more accessible to mainstream listeners. It also has won international recognition, and musicians from all over the world are collaborating on music. But the trend has only recently become mainstream and Drake hasn't been the sole artist to stand out from the crowd.

Afrobeats is a cult genre of music which combines African sounds and Black American influences. The result is a distinct and enchanting blend of cultures. This style of music was mostly created by Nigerian artist Fela Kuti and his group, Africa 70. The group was the one responsible for establishing an art form that blends West African rhythms, predominantly Ghanaian and Nigerian as well as R'n'B vocal arrangements.