Afrobeat
noun
Af·ro·beat
ˈa-frō-ˌbēt 
: urban popular music originating in Nigeria in the late 1960s that emphasizes percussion rhythms and features elements of jazz and funk and lyrics which are often strongly political
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The Colombian Afrobeat artist is followed by six-time nominees Bad Bunny and Feid; Elena Rose with five nods; and with four nominations each are Karol G, Camilo, Yamie Safdie and Ovy On The Drums.
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Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 28 May 2025
Held at the chic Sofitel Hotel, this outdoor event promises a mix of Afrobeats, dancehall, reggae, Amapiano, and more, curated by Blaq Pages and friends.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
The program blends Jazz, Soul, R&B, Afrobeat, and Brazilian influences.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
Thurber’s songs quote from a variety of influences, most heavily jazz and Afrobeat.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 May 2025
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Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 28 May 2025
Held at the chic Sofitel Hotel, this outdoor event promises a mix of Afrobeats, dancehall, reggae, Amapiano, and more, curated by Blaq Pages and friends.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
The program blends Jazz, Soul, R&B, Afrobeat, and Brazilian influences.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
Thurber’s songs quote from a variety of influences, most heavily jazz and Afrobeat.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 May 2025
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“Afrobeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Afrobeat. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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