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The Afrobeats trend has been making a comeback in the music industry but due to the mass enculturation of the youth of Nigeria is difficult to know exactly when it began or when it's set to end. There are some elements that have become synonymous with the genre as well as the young musicians who have emerged from it. Here are some examples of the music that has influenced popular culture. What are the most well-known tracks and artists in the genre?

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Afrobeats music incorporates elements of jazz music, funk, highlife reggae, as well as traditional African rhythms. Afrobeats is often a source of provocative political messages. Young African artists in diasporas are mixing best of African music with reggae, hip-hop and house. It's a result that's not just for the continent, but has received a greater acceptance from a larger number of listeners in the U.S.

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Afrobeats ' styles began to emerge in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The launch of MTV Base Africa in 2005 provided artist from West Africa a worldwide audience. Artists like MI Abaga and Fuse ODG enjoyed this brand new exposure. At the time, most African-American artists were playing R&B and hip-hop, however the early pioneers of the genre like Fuse ODG, were creating their own distinctive sounds that amalgamated modern western influences traditional melodies. Sadly, this trend was limited by the language barrier but the increasing popularization of this genre led to many artists are 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 on 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 global sensation, topping the charts at five at the top of the UK singles chart. One of most significant positives of this genre is an alliance between two of the world's most well-known Afrobeats musicians, Olamide alongside his girlfriend Bukunmi Adedeji.

Another way in which Afrobeats has grown into a global phenomenon is through the emergence of charts. Afro Nation is launching a chart New in the UK to showcase the music of UK-based Afrobeats artists. It is basically an amalgamation of R&B dancehall, rap, and West African pop culture. The songs in Afrobeats are designed to be positive, high-energy melodies.

The Afrobeats trend began to take off throughout the music industry once Drake introduced the trend to the world via his single "One Dance." After the song reached millions of streams through Spotify, it became the top-rated track in the history of the music streaming service. This allows Afrobeats to be more accessible to the general public. It has also won international recognition, and artists from all over world are collaborating on music. But the trend has only recently taken on a mainstream status and Drake hasn't been the only artist to break from the current trend.

Afrobeats is a well-known genre of music that combines African sounds with Black American influences. The result is a distinct and delightful blend of both cultures. This genre of music was initially created by Nigerian artist Fela Kuti and his group, Africa 70. The group is responsible for the development of an art form that blends West African rhythms, predominantly Ghanaian and Nigerian and R'n'B arrangements.