Afrobeat

Afrobeat burst onto the scene in the 1970s in Nigeria, where musicians cleverly decided that mixing jazz, funk, and traditional African rhythms could help make political statements whilst getting people to dance. It's all about those infectious grooves, intricate horn sections, and lyrics that often tackle serious subjects under a shiny, sequined surface—think of it as a masquerade ball where the masks are shiny funk-infused beats.