From Marlians to Wizkid FC, afrobeats fandoms are contributing to the globalization of the sound—even if some might consider them overly obsessive.

To name something is to claim ownership. And with the Western music industry’s long tradition of appropriation, ownership of Africa’s latest export is something Africans on the continent cannot risk losing.

Afrobeats (with an “s”), should not to be confused with Afrobeat—a genre birthed by Nigerian music and cultural icon Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

His international renown set the precedent for global success among young Nigerian acts. Afrobeat as intended by Fela, is a fusion of highlife and juju music infused with jazz and funk rhythms.

For the revolutionary musician, performing was a spiritual experience and his infamous Lagos clubhouse The Shrine, served as the sanctuary where he carried out his weekly ritual.

Politically driven and steeped in messages about Pan-Africanism, his 1975 track “Zombie” is Afrobeat in its purest form.

Currently, “Afrobeats” is used as a catch-all term for all popular music emerging from the African continent.

The “Rise of Afrobeats” as numerous publications have coined the movement, has been marked by high profile features beginning with Wizkid on “One Dance,” followed by a flurry of big record label signings stateside

It’s been up to 2months since over half a million people, from 99 countries tuned into No Signal’s livestream to join the “clash” between Wizkid and Vybz Kartel.

The clash was the most legendary one that the No Signal team had hosted since they started their DJ clashes in April. Afrobeats and dancehall lovers were excited to watch this competition—choosing country affiliations in lighthearted fun... Read More Below

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