You wouldn't necessarily call NOMO a jazz group, though as a touring band it certainly could pass for one. A week ago at Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art, it carried a front line of trumpet, ...

The world of Afrobeat music is explored and celebrated on Nu-Afrobeat Experience. By Billboard Staff The world of Afrobeat music is explored and celebrated on Nu-Afrobeat Experience. Blending various ...

Lagos, Nigeria — March 5, 2026. — 1win Nigeria set the Guinness World Record for the Most Massive Afrobeat Dance, creating a moment that blended culture, community, and celebration in true Lagos style ...

Afrobeat is no longer just a Nigerian or African genre—it’s a global phenomenon. With its infectious rhythms, vibrant beats, and universal appeal, Afrobeat has captured the hearts and dance floors of ...

The Scotsman’s warm, uplifting and hugely danceable music provides welcome escapism with this hour-long set spanning everything from deep house to jazzy afrobeat Joshua Mannie AKA Barry Can’t Swim ...

Afrobeat is a genre of music that originated in Nigeria in the 1960s and 1970s. It is a fusion of West African music, jazz, funk, and soul. The genre is characterized by its complex rhythms, use of ...

Reggae and dancehall were among the dominant musical genres in Nigeria at the turn of the century. But right now, afrobeat has effectively taken over the music industry. Because of how popular ...

“It's Lagos, Nigeria, the late ‘70s. The hottest musician in Africa is Fela Kuti. His club he calls the shrine. But it's no ordinary club, and he's no ordinary musician. He has created a new kind of ...

Afrobeat is a genre of music that originated in Nigeria in the 1960s and 1970s. It is a fusion of West African music, jazz, funk, and soul. The genre is characterized by its complex rhythms, use of ...