Did you know that Afrobeat and Afrobeats are not the same thing??
Did you know that Afrobeat and Afrobeats are not the same thing??
Walk with me, while Afrobeat (no “s”) is a genre pioneered by Fela Kuti in the 1970s to be a blend of highlife, jazz, funk, and traditional African rhythms entailing long songs (usually 10-15mins) of powerful protest music with hypnotic grooves and fiery energy.
E.g: “Water No Get Enemy” – Fela Kuti
Afrobeats (with an “s”) on the other hand is the modern wave that is a catchy fusion of Afro-pop, hip-hop, dancehall, R&B, and electronic sounds.
Popularized by artists like Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, and Tiwa Savage, Afrobeats is shorter in length, less political & more about vibes, love, lifestyle and hustle.
E.g: “Essence” – Wizkid ft. Tems
Same continent, different vibes —one is a movement, the other is a global sound!
Stay Informed, Stay Creative!
Alaro Basit
