Afropop

noun

Af·​ro·​pop ˈa-frō-ˌpäp How to pronounce Afropop (audio)
: African popular music
Soulful, funky Afropop is Benin-born singer Angelique Kidjo's forte.Erin Taylor Monroney

Word History

Etymology

afro- + pop entry 6

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Afropop was in 1974

Dictionary Entries Near Afropop

Cite this Entry

“Afropop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Afropop. Accessed 1 Jun. 2023.

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