{"id":224794,"date":"2025-01-10T16:53:56","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T13:53:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/?p=224794"},"modified":"2025-01-10T16:53:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T13:53:56","slug":"africas-beats-are-owning-the-global-music-spotlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/africas-beats-are-owning-the-global-music-spotlight\/","title":{"rendered":"Africa\u2019s Beats Are Owning the Global Music Spotlight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">Africa\u2019s music scene is no longer just a regional sensation, it has become the pulse of global pop culture.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As African music continues to enchant global audiences, Spotify Wrapped 2024 unveils the diverse range of genres that people now enjoy all over the world. While Afrobeats and Amapiano often dominate headlines, this year\u2019s Wrapped data sheds light on other emerging sounds that define Africa\u2019s music.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Reimagined histories<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Hiplife and Highlife from Ghana, rooted in the country\u2019s rich cultural history, remain highly exported due to their fusion of traditional Highlife melodies with contemporary beats that keep them globally relevant.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Artists like <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/7b6IvXftHBf6fYfFRsEhQT?si=6b1lf80PT2yqbtPU4QfORQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/7b6IvXftHBf6fYfFRsEhQT?si%3D6b1lf80PT2yqbtPU4QfORQ&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw22fWKidBViSYKWIF-N_rN_\">King Paluta<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3qzyWumjTf8agsBgNTkx7L?si=JBrfOqZRS6KiCdb1IQSgiQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3qzyWumjTf8agsBgNTkx7L?si%3DJBrfOqZRS6KiCdb1IQSgiQ&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw02aFa3TbUqNC1A0arA47IF\">Fameye<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/14PimM6ohO2gYftuwTam9V?si=4dAb_E8RQSqpJvZGEejcug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/14PimM6ohO2gYftuwTam9V?si%3D4dAb_E8RQSqpJvZGEejcug&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3bX6yKU3aisQgocZAieb8W\">KiDi <\/a>are leading the way in blending traditional Highlife melodies with modern sounds. Fameye\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/1tBfoI9tFVl8ampIRG4eTr?si=041da472b22a4abe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/1tBfoI9tFVl8ampIRG4eTr?si%3D041da472b22a4abe&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0HUImQ1zmzcpt-0UA1Q-CS\">Very Soon<\/a> and King Paluta\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/6oNuASyQEzd7Z6VsF1hKNG?si=0893ca08fe61402f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/6oNuASyQEzd7Z6VsF1hKNG?si%3D0893ca08fe61402f&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw10MHbYRrHmbWIk9aP414yg\">Aseda<\/a>\u2014a heartfelt song of gratitude\u2014are examples of how the genre is evolving. Their fresh take on Highlife has helped drive a 54% increase in global streams, a sign of the genre\u2019s appeal to both local and international audiences.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In Kenya, Arbantone, mainly characterized by beats from samples of\u00a0 Kenyan old school hits. This\u00a0 sound combines elements of Gengetone and old Jamaican riddims, led by a wave of young, rappers who bring the raw lyricism of Gengetone. Captivating young audiences, Arbantone is quickly rising on local music charts.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Arbantone grew significantly in 2024, partially thanks to viral dance challenges on social media. Artists like <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/53Ibd5TvnSkKslwcpQYnA3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/53Ibd5TvnSkKslwcpQYnA3&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw223sQlUqdTKmhjZaQYwnWW\">Dyana Cods<\/a>\u2019 \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/65vh7aGBReWhxEZwidcX0Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/65vh7aGBReWhxEZwidcX0Y&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ShonLrnYYObcdXSBeEXI9\">Set It<\/a>\u201d, harnessed the genre\u2019s infectious beats and catchy lyrics to connect with her fans. The song became one of the most popular Arbantone tracks in Kenya, securing the number 3 most streamed Arbantone track in Kenya as revealed by the 2024 Spotify Wrapped data.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Embracing experimental sounds<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Nigeria\u2019s Alt\u00e9 is becoming more popular abroad where it\u2019s now the country\u2019s fourth-most exported genre in 2024. Pronounced \u201cuhl-teh\u201d, a shorthand for alternative, you may have heard the experimental mix of Afrobeats, R&amp;B, and hip-hop, with electronic influences on tracks like <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/1nx6LKAkJ595JFmvFNDn5s?si=014adc90c19f4145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/1nx6LKAkJ595JFmvFNDn5s?si%3D014adc90c19f4145&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw10Kcw-AcwPl7VdCJMryAXK\">Soh-Soh<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2BPwxhCvvcb8xDl8GWIjbh?si=66cxDnBaSYix1E-YRo1xZA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2BPwxhCvvcb8xDl8GWIjbh?si%3D66cxDnBaSYix1E-YRo1xZA&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2pb50Uksm8JFAw3Fz6oHzM\">Odeal<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/21UPYSRWFKwtqvSAnFnSvS?si=jJlPR_-sRsWnLYUJcBFzCA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/21UPYSRWFKwtqvSAnFnSvS?si%3DjJlPR_-sRsWnLYUJcBFzCA&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw17sE_5b9IVhq8C1JwAuAFw\">Amaarae\u2019s<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/5Teihsj5GGSvEKCEcJANV7?si=4c2dbcf0cb1b48e5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/5Teihsj5GGSvEKCEcJANV7?si%3D4c2dbcf0cb1b48e5&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3JDRUnu4zLMHv8nheWe73Y\">Wanted<\/a>. The likes of Amaarae, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5joHzVrVQzu41KFBlZQDvG?si=4e8sZiquR5OhW0L2s9OJBg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5joHzVrVQzu41KFBlZQDvG?si%3D4e8sZiquR5OhW0L2s9OJBg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1txwKRxk1ktTbK4uXdIlDk\">Lady Donli <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3QAWvRmq1TMLuNtDKVyRaW?si=Cz2v-lNDTkGfTUr_8CV2mg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3QAWvRmq1TMLuNtDKVyRaW?si%3DCz2v-lNDTkGfTUr_8CV2mg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2X_7DrBVJ29m7fLJJiztnC\">Odunsi (The Engine)<\/a> paved the way for a new generation of artists like <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/10yLOgKTy2iAtvIqkow5l4?si=MMXoJwlIQkK_jWqrIVLM1Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/10yLOgKTy2iAtvIqkow5l4?si%3DMMXoJwlIQkK_jWqrIVLM1Q&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ITc9fyCqQLtwn_bDjtck-\">DEELA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2Hgj50QKDLwDTRjb42hRIT?si=oWbFzxoZS-6QWJdq1__Qsg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2Hgj50QKDLwDTRjb42hRIT?si%3DoWbFzxoZS-6QWJdq1__Qsg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3GvMJ8wstQlrBf31Xvc4yf\">DETO BLACK<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5qdXUxsjbP0UAig0CtqO5b?si=kKVVwloCTX2LnJgHAvt2RQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5qdXUxsjbP0UAig0CtqO5b?si%3DkKVVwloCTX2LnJgHAvt2RQ&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0r1Ab9UBrC2jOkRrnOyo-4\">brazy<\/a> to tap into Alt\u00e9\u2019s rebellious, bold and unconventional brand of self-expression. The global success of Alt\u00e9-influenced musicians like <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/687cZJR45JO7jhk1LHIbgq?si=RwNiwhf8SEmcxeR8CwFclQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/687cZJR45JO7jhk1LHIbgq?si%3DRwNiwhf8SEmcxeR8CwFclQ&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ZTMxJaPmy8OCnRerySTQC\">Tems<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/46pWGuE3dSwY3bMMXGBvVS?si=7Rf0_2PfQhqlaYqNQXJ2Yg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/46pWGuE3dSwY3bMMXGBvVS?si%3D7Rf0_2PfQhqlaYqNQXJ2Yg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0fD_fqEy3aU4utHh1pnijS\">Rema<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2BPwxhCvvcb8xDl8GWIjbh?si=66cxDnBaSYix1E-YRo1xZA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2BPwxhCvvcb8xDl8GWIjbh?si%3D66cxDnBaSYix1E-YRo1xZA&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2pb50Uksm8JFAw3Fz6oHzM\">Odeal<\/a> symbolises how the genre is taking its place in mainstream music culture. Countries like Ghana have embraced the sound with over 60 billion Spotify streams, and Alt\u00e9 now has 41% more global plays than it did a year ago.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">South Africa\u2019s Afro House, known for its deep rhythms and soulful vocals, has become a favourite in electronic music circles around the world. <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/6TZbLCcOCv1DJvN28x3FBa?si=nIw4SVMPSJ6Dr9ONlZW5NQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/6TZbLCcOCv1DJvN28x3FBa?si%3DnIw4SVMPSJ6Dr9ONlZW5NQ&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3R5g3DTwPYvQ7MrNurDRXg\">DESIREE<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/0WHbjg8hVel1R9kq5794HX?si=lBO1lkpWT_eRIikoHbNumQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/0WHbjg8hVel1R9kq5794HX?si%3DlBO1lkpWT_eRIikoHbNumQ&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1RWSreFjLowCaAsWxhqZYf\"> DJ Shimza<\/a> have been instrumental in influencing the growth of Afro House. DESIREE sets blend African rhythms with modern electronic sounds, while DJ Shimza\u2019s electrifying global performances have propelled the genre to new heights. As more artists from around the world incorporate African sounds into their music, the genre has influenced global dance floors.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Household names<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Afrobeats continues to lead Africa&#8217;s music revolution, evolving rapidly and driving the movement forward. In 2024, the genre saw a significant 28% increase in global streaming. Tracks like <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/6a9Z1jUms915w4O7N1PxjY?si=2f3ceb18703045f8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/6a9Z1jUms915w4O7N1PxjY?si%3D2f3ceb18703045f8&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2GRq8ONv954__Z5-iJA36v\">Santa<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3ZpEKRjHaHANcpk10u6Ntq?si=gt40huxVQNyASLv2Aw_ysQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3ZpEKRjHaHANcpk10u6Ntq?si%3Dgt40huxVQNyASLv2Aw_ysQ&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3DgdBcPfHZ0Ji4p7pN1RFr\">Ayra Starr<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/1mcTU81TzQhprhouKaTkpq?si=JJ5kdESuSmCzG2cG9bcX8Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/1mcTU81TzQhprhouKaTkpq?si%3DJJ5kdESuSmCzG2cG9bcX8Q&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1QdHNCtYhRC9RUl4y9vZBY\">Rauw Alejandro<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/1fctva4kpRbg2k3v7kwRuS?si=Llx7fkKvTAKPl2jAPTrPFw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/1fctva4kpRbg2k3v7kwRuS?si%3DLlx7fkKvTAKPl2jAPTrPFw&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3X_RGVXOLpyIZq6jNgHR5U\">Rvssian<\/a> highlight the genre\u2019s versatility, while <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/4iQ7MimpB6qw3E88J5xbaZ?si=db6bbf4733d74c09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/4iQ7MimpB6qw3E88J5xbaZ?si%3Ddb6bbf4733d74c09&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1YVXELdGQDh-GxI0HUy-Pk\">Calm Down<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/46pWGuE3dSwY3bMMXGBvVS?si=3zBsY631TIatFgRw1Woo_g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/46pWGuE3dSwY3bMMXGBvVS?si%3D3zBsY631TIatFgRw1Woo_g&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2pml2owFxmZ1tz5myaQVS4\">Rema<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/0C8ZW7ezQVs4URX5aX7Kqx?si=sOzc_WBASxWzwkzUjf98FQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/0C8ZW7ezQVs4URX5aX7Kqx?si%3DsOzc_WBASxWzwkzUjf98FQ&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1XJnJq73TUqhBLtN7cZYbc\">Selena Gomez<\/a> underscore its widespread international appeal. Collaborations like <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5FkUhnHQ0KC63549LHHtst?si=itpVmaRKTtq-dAVdBTxemw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5FkUhnHQ0KC63549LHHtst?si%3DitpVmaRKTtq-dAVdBTxemw&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1eZlzELWkqgNzSExh5hdYK\">Skillibeng<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3SozjO3Lat463tQICI9LcE?si=Ps4Tipq8S9ufDdlGY2QyRg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3SozjO3Lat463tQICI9LcE?si%3DPs4Tipq8S9ufDdlGY2QyRg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0dYvmN1y7CluUO6hPz1-DF\">Tyla\u2019s<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/6XpEm7VJ7TZxZTawH8BCSW?si=7ce67d9e9f9446b8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/6XpEm7VJ7TZxZTawH8BCSW?si%3D7ce67d9e9f9446b8&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0oQng8rddJSRicsY0JBTkt\">Jump<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2hlmm7s2ICUX0LVIhVFlZQ?si=c6EZa1NOSpqmUvSZNXw7PQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2hlmm7s2ICUX0LVIhVFlZQ?si%3Dc6EZa1NOSpqmUvSZNXw7PQ&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736603368755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3MFQ7nlblx_aM6PdKxiPcv\">Gunna<\/a> showcase Afrobeats\u2019 adaptability and its growing dominance on global charts.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Amapiano, meanwhile, has emerged as Africa\u2019s fastest-growing genre, with a phenomenal 59% increase in global streaming in 2024. Another sign that the future of global music will undoubtedly feature even more beats, grooves, and melodies from the continent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa\u2019s music scene is no longer just a regional sensation, it has become the pulse of global pop culture. As African music continues to enchant global audiences, Spotify Wrapped 2024 unveils the diverse range of genres that people now enjoy all over the world. 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