Afrobeat is a music genre that originated in Nigeria in the 1970s. It is a combination of traditional West African music, jazz, funk, and highlife. It is characterized by a heavy beat, complex rhythms, and call-and-response vocals. The genre is often associated with the music of Fela Kuti, who is credited with popularizing the style. Afrobeat has been embraced by many artists around the world, and has been used in a variety of genres, including hip-hop, reggae, and electronic music.
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