Afrobeats

Distinct from Afrobeat, is Afrobeats - a sound originating in Nigeria in the 21st century, which takes in diverse influences and is an eclectic combination of rap, reggae, dancehall, and even R&B.

From early in the 21st century, a new type of sound, originating in Nigeria, has become increasingly prominent in African popular music. This name echoes Afrobeat, the 1970s fusion of Jazz and traditional Nigerian and Ghanaian music which is an important influence, but Afrobeats is a largely different style. .