Afrobeats – Nigeria’s groove moves the world
By DW
04 February 2022 |
6:17 am
Niniola, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido: In dance clubs around the world, musicians from Africa are stars. And no wonder - Afrobeats, which pairs West African musical elements with hip-hop, dancehall or house music, is great to dance to.
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