2020
Afrobeats Gets Official Recognition
In July, the Official Charts Company in the UK debuted the Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20, officially recognizing Afrobeats as a dominant genre in one of the world’s biggest music markets.
BEATS IN FOCUS
Culture
When the world went quiet, Afrobeats found a louder, more democratic voice, crafted as much in chat threads and livestreams as in studios and clubs.
Visual Language
From Rema's masked entrances to Asake's bold fashion, discover how Afrobeats is not just a sound, but a global visual revolution shaping style and storytelling.
Sound Evolution
The pandemic-era slowdown forced a global sound to turn inward, revealing a new depth and vulnerability that has redefined the genre.
THE LATIN AMERICA EXPANSION
Tracing the undeniable sonic ties between West Africa and Latin America, and how a new generation of artists is reclaiming their shared musical heritage to create a global sound.
Women of Afrobeats
This is how women are revolutionizing the global sound of Afrobeats, breaking barriers, and setting a new pace for the industry.
BEAT BY BEAT
2021
2021
Breaking Into the Global Charts
Wizkid and Tems’ “Essence” and CKay’s “Love Nwantiti” became the first Billboard Hot 100 entries for Afrobeats acts, marking a major breakthrough in global crossover.
2022
2022
Collaborations Amplify Global Reach
Fireboy DML’s “Peru” remix featuring Ed Sheeran reaches No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart, highlighting the growing global influence of Afrobeats.
2023
2023
Headlining the World Stage
Wizkid makes history as the first African artist to headline Glastonbury, the UK’s largest music festival.
2024
2024
Grammys Spotlight Afrobeats
Burna Boy became the first Afrobeats artist to perform live at the Grammys.
2025
2025
Historic Grammy Wins for Nigeria
Tems is the first Nigerian artist to win two Grammys.
BEATS ON SCREEN
BEATS BY THE NUMBERS
Top 5 Countries Where Afrobeats Listening Has Grown Since 2020
Top 5
Countries Where Afrobeats Listening Has Grown the Most Since 2020
- Indonesia: 4530% increase
- Egypt: 2213% increase
- India: 1650% increase
- Philippines: 1492% increase
- Thailand: 1370% increase
Top 5 Fastest-Growing Subgenres in Afrobeats
Top 5
Fastest-Growing Subgenres in Afrobeats
- Afropop
- Afro r&b
- Afropiano
- Afro soul
- Pop
Top 5 Afrobeats artists in LATAM
Top 5
Afrobeats artists in LATAM
- Rema
- Ayra Starr
- CKay
- Burna Boy
- Wizkid