Afrobeats
Music Genre
Afrobeats is the name for contemporary pop from West Africa, with a strong presence from Nigeria and Ghana.
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It mixes local rhythms with hip hop, dancehall and R&B, in captivating beats that are a hit on dance floors around the world. Pick an afrobeats station from the list below and listen live, with no sign-up.
Frequently asked questions
Are afrobeats and afrobeat the same thing?
No. Afrobeat, in the singular, is an older style from Nigeria that mixes African rhythms, funk and jazz, in long tracks. Afrobeats, with an s, is the more recent and shorter pop sound.
Which countries does afrobeats come from?
Mainly from Nigeria and Ghana, but today there are artists across Africa and in African communities around the world, and the sound influences international pop.