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The Afrobeats music trend has returned to the music industry, but with the recent enormous enculturation that has taken place among Nigeria's youth is difficult to know exactly when it began and where it will end. But there are certain aspects that have become associated with the genre, and the new generation of musicians that came out of it. Here are some of the music that has influenced popular culture. And what are some of the most popular artist and songs in the genre?

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Afrobeats music incorporates elements of jazz hip-hop, funk reggae, plus traditional African rhythms. Afrobeats has frequently afrobeats included inflamatory political messages. Young African artists who are part of diaspora are mixing best African sounds with reggae, hip-hop, and house. The result is an era that's universal, but it has received a greater acceptance from a larger number of listeners throughout the U.S.

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The afrobeat style was first introduced in the mid-2000s and the late 1990s. The introduction of MTV Base Africa in 2005 allowed the artists of West Africa a worldwide audience. Artists like MI Abaga and Fuse ODG took advantage of this newfound exposure. At the time, most rappers and artists of the genre were mixing R&B and hip-hop. However, the pioneers of the genre including Fuse ODG, were creating their own unique sounds that blended modern western influences with traditional melodies. This trend was hindered by the language barrier however the increasing recognition of the genre led to some artists are now trying to develop their own unique style.

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The song Say Yes by Michelle Williams was released. It's a song based on the Nigerian hymn "When Jesus Says "YES". The beats of the song follow the 3-2 and 2-3 beats of Afrobeats. It's not surprising that the hit song has become an international chart-topper, reaching five on the UK singles chart. One of the greatest positives of this genre is an alliance between two of the world's most well-known Afrobeats singers, Olamide and his wife Bukunmi Adedeji.

Another way Afrobeats have been able to become a global phenomenon is by the rise of charts. Afro Nation is launching a chart in the UK to showcase the music of UK-based Afrobeats artists. It is basically an amalgamation of R&B dancehall, hip-hop, and West African pop culture. Afrobeats' songs are designed to be positive, music that is upbeat.

The Afrobeats trend was introduced throughout the world of music when Drake introduced it to the world on his hit song "One Dance." The song was able to reach greater than one billion views on Spotify it became the biggest-selling song ever recorded on the music streaming service. This makes Afrobeats more accessible for the mass market. It has also gained international recognition and artists from all over world are coming together to make music. The trend has only recently taken on a mainstream status, and Drake hasn't been the only musician to break with the norm.

Afrobeats is known as a genre of music which combines African sounds and Black American influences. The result is an original amazing blend of two cultures. This genre of music was in large part created by Nigerian musician Fela Kuti and his group, Africa 70. The Africa 70 group created the genre that combined West African rhythms, predominantly Ghanaian and Nigerian, with R'n'B vocal arrangements.