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The Afrobeats genre is making its way back into the world of music but due to the huge enculturation of Nigeria's young is difficult to know precisely when it started and where it will end. But there are certain characteristics that have become synonymous with the genre and the new generation of musicians that made their mark on the scene. Here are some examples of the music that has had an impact on popular culture. And what are some of the most popular artist and songs in the genre?

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Afrobeats music mixes elements of jazz highlife, funk, reggae as well as traditional African rhythms. Afrobeats has frequently featured provocative political messages. Young African artists from diasporas are mixing the finest African music together with reggae hip-hop and house. It's the result of a genre that's universal, but has been embraced by an increasing number of listeners who reside in the U.S.

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The genre of Afrobeats emerged in mid-2000s and the late 1990s. The launch of MTV hiplife Base Africa in 2005 provided artistes from West Africa a worldwide audience. Artists such as MI Abaga and Fuse ODG enjoyed this brand new exposure. At the time, most Afrobeats artists were performing R&B and hip-hop, however the pioneers of the genre including Fuse ODG, were creating their own original sounds that fused modern western influences with traditional melodies. This trend was limited by the language barrier and the growing popularity of the genre has meant that musicians are trying to create their own version of it.

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The song Say Yes by Michelle Williams was released. The song is based off the Nigerian song "When Jesus Says "Yes". The beats in the song follow the 3-2 and the 2-3 of Afrobeats. It's not surprising that the track is now a global song, reaching number 5 among the UK singles chart. One of biggest contribution of the genre is the collaboration of two famous Afrobeats performers, Olamide and Bukunmi Adedeji. Bukunmi Adedeji.

Another way in which Afrobeats has become a worldwide phenomenon is by the rise of charts. Afro Nation is launching a chart in the UK to showcase the music of Afrobeats from the UK artists. Afrobeats is in essence an amalgamation of R&B dancehall, rap, and West African pop culture. The songs of Afrobeats are focused on positive, high-energy melodies.

The Afrobeats trend began to spread across the industry of music after Drake introduced it to the world with his hit single "One Dance." When the song surpassed millions of streams through Spotify, it became the most-listened-to song ever to be released on the music streaming service. This is making Afrobeats more appealing for mainstream fans. It also has been recognized internationally, and artists from all over the world have joined forces on music. However, this trend has only recently become mainstream and Drake hasn't been the only musician to rebel against the trend.

Afrobeats is a well-known genre of music combining African sounds with Black American influences. The result is an extraordinary and captivating mix of cultures. This musical genre was developed primarily by Nigerian musician Fela Kuti and his group, Africa 70. The group was the primary source of music that mixes West African rhythms, predominantly Ghanaian and Nigerian as well as R'n'B vocal arrangements.