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The Afrobeats movement is making a comeback the music industry however, due to the massive upswing in Nigeria's culture is difficult to know exactly when it began and where it's heading. But there are certain characteristics that have become associated with the genre and the new generation of musicians that emerge from this. Here are a few examples of music that has had an impact on popular culture. And what are some of the most popular singers and tracks from the genre?

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Afrobeats music mixes elements of jazz the funk, highlife reggae together with the more traditional African rhythms. Afrobeats has frequently featured provocative political messages. Young African artists from diaspora are mixing best sounds of the continent with reggae, hip-hop and house. The result is a genre that's universaland has been adopted by a growing amount of people who reside in the U.S.

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The afrobeat style was first introduced in the mid-2000s and the late 1990s. The debut of MTV Base Africa in 2005 allowed 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 Afrobeats artists were making a crossover between R&B and hip-hop, however the early pioneers of the style including Fuse ODG, were creating their own unique sounds that amalgamated modern western influences traditional melodies. Unfortunately, this development was deterred by the language barrier but the increasing popularization of this genre meant that musicians are trying to make it their own.

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In 2014, the track Say Yes by Michelle Williams was released by Michelle Williams. The track is based around the Nigerian hymn "When Jesus Says "Yes". The song's beats follow the 3-2 and 2-3 of Afrobeats. It's not a surprise that the song has become a huge sensation, topping the charts at five in the UK singles chart. One of the most important innovations of this genre is the collaboration of two famous Afrobeats artists, Olamide as well as his partner Bukunmi Adedeji.

Another way Afrobeats have taken off as a global phenomenon because of the popularity of a chart. Afro Nation is launching a chart in the UK to highlight the music of Afrobeats from the UK artists. The essence of Afrobeats is that it is an amalgamation of R&B dancehall, hip-hop, and West African pop culture. The songs in Afrobeats are geared towards positive, music that is upbeat.

The Afrobeats trend began spreading across the music industry after Drake introduced it to the world on his single "One Dance." After the track surpassed nearly one million streams on Spotify it became the most-listened-to track in the history of the music streaming service. This allows Afrobeats to be more accessible for mainstream fans. It has also gained international New recognition, as artists from all over world are coming together to make music. However, this trend has only recently taken on a mainstream status, and Drake hasn't been the only artist to challenge the trend.

Afrobeats is a well-known genre in music that blends African sounds and Black American influences. The result is a distinct and beautiful blend of different cultures. This musical genre was initially created by Nigerian musician Fela Kuti and his group, Africa 70. The group was the one responsible for establishing this genre which combines West African rhythms, predominantly Ghanaian and Nigerian and R'n'B, along with vocal arrangements.