Nigeria: The Rise and Legacy of Afrobeat Music From Fela Kuti to Modern Artists

Written by on 20/04/2023

[Vanguard] Afrobeat is a genre of music that originated in Nigeria in the 1960s and 1970s. It is a fusion of West African music, jazz, funk, and soul. The genre is characterized by its complex rhythms, use of horns, and political lyrics. Afrobeat was popularized by Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, who used his music to express his political beliefs and advocate for social justice.

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