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Afrobeats covers a spectrum of popular music coming out of West Africa, particularly Nigeria and Ghana, that blends traditional styles with elements o...

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About Afropop & Afrobeats

Influenced by

Pop R&B Hip Hop Dancehall House Afrobeat

Origin: Nigeria
Date: 2012
BPM Range: 80 - 170

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