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The Afrobeats genre has returned to the world of music however, with the massive enculturation of Nigeria's youth, it's difficult to pinpoint the exact date it started and when it's going to come to an end. But there are certain characteristics that have become synonymous with the genre as well as the young musicians who have emerged from it. Here are some instances of music that has influenced popular culture. What are the most well-known tracks and artists in the genre?

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Afrobeats music blends elements of jazz highlife, funk, reggae and the traditional African rhythms. Afrobeats is often a source of provocative political messages. Young African artists in diasporas are mixing the best African music alongside reggae, hip hop, and house. This creates a genre that is universal, yet has become popular with an increasing amount of people who reside in the U.S.

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The genre of Afrobeats emerged in mid-2000s and the late 1990s. The introduction of MTV Base Africa in 2005 provided artistes from West Africa a worldwide audience. Artists like MI Abaga and Fuse ODG made use of this new exposure. At the time, most rappers and artists of the genre were mixing R&B as well as hip-hop. But the early pioneers of the genre like Fuse ODG, were creating new sounds of their own that mixed modern western influences and traditional melodies. This was, unfortunately, limited by the language barrier, but the growing popularity of the genre has meant that musicians are trying to develop their own unique style.

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In 2014, the track Say Yes by Michelle Williams was released by Michelle Williams. The song was based upon the Nigerian hymn "When Jesus says Yes". The beats of the song follow the 3-2 and 2-3 of Afrobeats. It's not surprising that the track has become a worldwide smash, with it reaching the fifth spot for the UK singles chart. One of the biggest accomplishments of the genre is the collaboration between two renowned Afrobeats artists, Olamide and his wife Bukunmi Adedeji.

Another way in which Afrobeats has grown to be a worldwide phenomenon is through the introduction of a chart. Afro Nation is launching a chart in the UK to showcase the music of UK-based Afrobeats artists. Afrobeats is in essence a fusion of R&B dancehall, R&B, as well as West African pop culture. The songs in Afrobeats are focused on positive, optimistic melodies.

The Afrobeats trend was introduced throughout the world of music when Drake introduced it to the world in his single "One Dance." When the song New surpassed an estimated one billion listeners on Spotify, it became the highest-rated track in the history of the music streaming service. This is making Afrobeats more appealing to mainstream audiences. It also has won international recognition, and artists from all over the world collaborate on music. The trend is only just beginning to become mainstream, and Drake hasn't been the only artist to defy the trend.

Afrobeats is a cult genre of music that mixes African sounds and Black American influences. The result is an original and unforgettable blend of various cultures. This musical genre was invented by Nigerian artist Fela Kuti and his group, Africa 70. The group was responsible for the creation of this genre which combines West African rhythms, predominantly Ghanaian and Nigerian and R'n'B, along with vocal arrangements.