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Afro-pop

American  
[af-roh-pop] / ˈæf roʊˌpɒp /

noun

  1. African pop music played on electric instruments and inspired by Western pop or soul music.


Etymology

Origin of Afro-pop

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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His opponent for this weekend's fixtures is Afro-pop star Midas the Jagaban, who supports Manchester United.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2023

Afro-pop star Davido’s young son has died a week after turning 3.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 1, 2022

“Didn’t Care” revels in an unexpected romance with a euphoric blend of Afro-pop guitars, Balkan choral harmonies and bubbly synthesizers.

From New York Times Aug. 11, 2022

Born in Nigeria and raised in London, Darkoo sits at the subtle, delicate end of the Afro-pop spectrum.

From The Guardian Dec. 27, 2019

“Virtue” swerves through garage rock, psychedelia, New Wave, hip-hop, hair metal and even Afro-pop.

From Washington Post Apr. 12, 2018

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