What is Afrobeat Without Ajegunle?
Exploring how Ajegunle neighborhood became the crucible of street sound, birthing legends like Daddy Showkey, African China, and shaping the heartbeat of modern Nigerian music...
December 20, 2024
Afrobeat Archive
Preserving Afrobeat Heritage and Culture
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Fela Kuti Collection
Period: 1970-1997
2,847 items
Modern Afrobeat Archive
Period: 2000-2024
1,523 items
Seyi Vibez Collection
Period: 2020-2024
342 items
Archive Statistics
Total Records: 4,712
Audio Files: 2,156
Photographs: 1,834
Documents: 722
Featured: Fela Kuti Legacy
Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the pioneer of Afrobeat, revolutionized African music by blending traditional Yoruba music with jazz, funk, and highlife. His political activism and musical innovation continue to influence artists worldwide.
Nostalgic Afrobeat Moments
Experience the raw energy of classic Afrobeat performances that defined a generation.
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Afrobeat's Journey to Global Recognition
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The Evolution of Nigerian Music Production
From analog recordings in the 70s to today's digital revolution in Afrobeats production...
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Featured Artists
Seyi Vibez
Street Pop
Burna Boy
AfrofusionEssential Nigerian Music Archive
From Fela's revolutionary Afrobeat to modern street pop anthems, experience the sounds that shaped Nigerian music culture
Water No Get Enemy
Fela Kuti • Timeless Afrobeat groove
Classic Afrobeat
Better Days
Seyi Vibez • Modern street pop anthem
Street Pop
Ojuelegba
Wizkid • Afrobeats anthem that went global
Afrobeats
Mr. President
African China • Social commentary street anthem
Conscious Hip-Hop
African Queen
2Baba (2Face) • Early 2000s classic nostalgia
R&B Classic
Oliver Twist
D'banj • First Afrobeats UK chart crossover
Afrobeats Pioneer
Ye
Burna Boy • Modern Afro-fusion legend
Afro-fusion
Fall
Davido • Global Afrobeats phenomenon
Afrobeats Hit
Konko Below
Lagbaja • Masked icon of Afrobeat evolution
Afrobeat Evolution
Gango Aso
9ice • Indigenous hip-hop classic
Indigenous Hip-Hop