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The Afrobeats music trend is making a comeback in the music industry and, given the massive enculturation of Nigeria's youth however, it's not easy to pinpoint exactly when it began and where it's headed to. But there are certain characteristics that have become synonymous with the genre as well as the young musicians who made their mark on the scene. Here are some of the music that has influenced trend popular culture. And what are some of the most well-known musicians and songs in the genre?

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Afrobeats music incorporates elements of jazz as well as funk, highlife reggae, and traditional African rhythms. Afrobeats has frequently included inflamatory political messages. Young African musicians living in the diaspora have been mixing the most popular music from Africa along with hip-hop, reggae and house. The result is a sound that's not just for the continent, but has been embraced by an increasing amount of people here in the U.S.

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The Afrobeats genre was born in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The debut of MTV Base Africa in 2005 brought the artists of West Africa a worldwide audience. Artists like MI Abaga and Fuse ODG made use of this new exposure. At the time, most Afrobeats artists were taking inspiration from R&B as well as hip-hop. But the pioneers of the genre like Fuse ODG, were creating new sounds of their own that were a blend of modern western influences and traditional tunes. Sadly, this trend was restricted by the language barrier however the increasing demand for the music has led to numerous artists are trying to create their own version of it.

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In 2014 the song Say Yes by Michelle Williams was released. The song is based on the Nigerian song "When Jesus Says "YES". The beats in the song are based on the 3-2 and 2-3 beats of Afrobeats. It's not surprising that the song became a world-wide success, reaching the top five spot within the UK singles chart. One of the most important elements of the genre the collaboration between two of the most famous Afrobeats artistes, Olamide and Bukunmi Adedeji. Bukunmi Adedeji.

Another way in which Afrobeats has become a worldwide phenomenon is by the rise of a chart. Afro Nation is launching a chart in the UK to showcase the music of Afrobeats from the UK artists. Essentially, Afrobeats is an amalgamation of R&B dancinghall, dancehall and West African pop culture. The songs in Afrobeats are geared towards positive, cheerful melodies.

The Afrobeats trend was first noticed all over the music world when Drake introduced it to the world with his hit song "One Dance." Following the song's success, which reached an estimated one billion listeners on Spotify, it became the most-listened-to song ever to be released on the music streaming service. This has helped make Afrobeats more accessible to the masses. It also has won international recognition, and artists from all over world collaborate on music. However, this trend has only recently become mainstream, and Drake hasn't been the only artist to break the trend.

Afrobeats is an extremely popular genre in music that blends African sounds and Black American influences. The result is a distinct and captivating mix of cultures. This musical genre was largely created by Nigerian artist Fela Kuti and his group, Africa 70. The group was responsible for creating the genre that combined West African rhythms, predominantly Ghanaian and Nigerian in combination with R'n'B-style vocal arrangements.