10 Interesting Fact About Afrobeat

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• Afrobeat is a music genre originating from Nigeria in the late 1960s.
• Afrobeat music is a combination of traditional African music with jazz, funk, and soul.
• One of the important figures in the Afrobeat music genre is Fela Kuti.
• Afrobeate is often considered a form of protest against the Nigerian government in the past.
• Afrobeat songs have a long duration, reaching more than 10 minutes.
• Afrobeat has a strong and energetic rhythm that makes many people want to dance.
• Most Afrobeat songs have lyrics that have political and social nuances.
• Afrobeat has influenced world music, such as rap music and hip hop.
• One of the characteristics of Afrobeat music is the use of percussion instruments such as Conga and Bongo.
• Afrobeat has become part of the world's popular culture and is often heard in night clubs and music events.