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The Afrobeats style is making a comeback within the world of music but, because of the huge enculturation of Nigeria's young that it is hard to identify the exact date it started and where it's heading. But there are certain things that have become associated with the genre, and the young musicians who came out of it. Here are some examples of the music that has had an impact on popular culture. And what are some of the most well-known tracks and artists in the genre?

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Afrobeats is a genre that combines elements of jazz and funk with highlife, reggae in addition to traditional African rhythms. Afrobeats has been known to have a variety of inflammatory political messages. Young African artists from the diaspora mix the top African sounds with hip-hop, reggae, and house. It's a result which is universal, and has taken on a new meaning by an increasing number of listeners within the U.S.

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Afrobeats ' style of music emerged in late 1990s and early 2000s. The launch 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. At the time, most Afrobeats artists were taking inspiration from R&B as well as hip-hop. But the early pioneers of the style like Fuse ODG, were creating their own distinctive sounds that mixed modern western influences and traditional tunes. Unfortunately, the trend was deterred by the language barrier but the rise in recognition of the genre led to some artists are now trying to develop their own unique style.

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In 2014, the song Say Yes by Michelle Williams was released by Michelle Williams. The song is based off the Nigerian song "When Jesus Says "YES". Its beats are inspired by the 3-2 and 2-3 beats of Afrobeats. The track has become a worldwide music sensation, reaching fifth on the UK singles chart. One of biggest accomplishments of the genre is the collaboration of two prominent Afrobeats artistes, Olamide along with his spouse Bukunmi Adedeji.

Another way trend in which Afrobeats has grown to be a worldwide phenomenon is because of the popularity of a chart. Afro Nation is launching a chart in the UK to highlight the music of UK-based Afrobeats artists. Afrobeats can be described as a fusion of R&B dancehall, R&B, as well as West African pop culture. Afrobeats' songs are geared toward positive, high-energy melodies.

The Afrobeats trend was introduced across the music industry when Drake introduced it to the world on his hit single "One Dance." After the song reached over one billion stream on Spotify, it became the most downloaded track ever on the music streaming service. This has helped make Afrobeats more accessible to mainstream listeners. It also has gained international recognition, as artists from all over the world collaborate on music. But, it is only just beginning to become mainstream and Drake hasn't been the only artist to buck the trend.

Afrobeats is an extremely popular genre made up of music which blends African sounds and Black American influences. The result is a unique and delightful blend of both cultures. This musical genre was invented 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 and R'n'B arrangements.