word
African
Afrobeat
AF-roh-beet
/ˈæfroʊbiːt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Afrobeat
Dictionary meaning
A music genre combining West African musical traditions with jazz, funk, and soul, pioneered by Fela Kuti.
History and origin
Nigerian
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