How African sounds conquered global pop music.
Afrobeats has transformed from a local Nigerian genre to a global phenomenon. Artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido have put African music on the world stage.
## Origins
The term 'Afrobeats' (different from Fela's 'Afrobeat') emerged in the 2000s to describe the new wave of West African pop music.
## Global Impact
Today, Afrobeats influences pop, R&B, and dance music worldwide. Festivals celebrating this genre have sprung up across the globe.
## Experience It Live
The best way to understand the power of Afrobeats is to experience it live at festivals like AfroNation or Afrochella.
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