is a genre pioneered in the late 1960s by Fela Kuti alongside drummer Tony Allen, blending West African rhythms, funk, jazz, highlife, and soul into expansive, groove-driven compositions. Built around intricate percussion, hypnotic basslines, bold horn arrangements, and politically charged lyrics, Afrobeat fused danceable energy with sharp social commentary. Its influence continues to shape artists across Africa and beyond, leaving a lasting mark on jazz, hip hop, electronic, and contemporary global music.
