Afrobeats didn’t appear overnight. Its rise to global success is the result of decades of creativity, innovation, and artists who believed their music deserved to be heard far beyond the African continent.

On this edition of Africa Incorporated, I shared my own introduction to the genre and reflected on watching it grow over the past 20-plus years. What began as a sound known primarily within Africa and its diaspora has become a worldwide movement, influencing Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Dancehall, and Amapiano while filling festivals, arenas, and clubs across the globe.

This playlist highlights some of the artists responsible for that journey. Libianca, Fireboy DML, Rema, Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Adekunle Gold, Tems, Yemi Alade, Tiwa Savage, Spinall, D’banj, Lojay, Tyla, and others each bring their own flavor to a genre that continues to evolve without losing its roots.

Whether you’ve been listening since the early days or you’re discovering Afrobeats for the first time, this episode offers a strong introduction to the music, the artists, and the energy that has made it one of the defining sounds of the modern era.

If you’ve ever wondered why Afrobeats has become a global phenomenon, this is the perfect place to begin.

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