Afrobeat

music · West Africa · rhythm · groove

Fused many styles. Afrobeat blends Nigerian and Ghanaian traditional music with American funk, jazz, and soul, creating something totally new and exciting.

Rhythm is everything. Afrobeat uses complex, intersecting rhythms and lots of percussion layered together, making music that feels alive and makes you want to move.

Chanted singing style. Afrobeat features chanted vocals rather than smooth singing, giving the music a powerful, communal feel like everyone's part of the song.

Fela Kuti's creation. Nigerian musician Fela Kuti pioneered afrobeat in the 1960s and became one of Africa's most charismatic performers, spreading the music around the world.

Energetic and bold. Afrobeat music has a lively, infectious energy that makes it perfect for dancing and celebrating, and it became hugely popular both in Africa and beyond.