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Why Afrobeat Is Taking Over the US, UK & Canada

(Afrobeat in USA | Afrobeat UK | Nigerian music Canada)

Let’s be real, if you’ve been hearing more Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems on your playlists lately, you’re not alone. Afrobeat is everywhere. From parties in Toronto to radio stations in Houston and clubs in London, this sound from West Africa is taking over.

So, how did we get here? And why are radio stations across the US, UK, and Canada jumping on the Afrobeat wave?

Let’s break it down.

 

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