Afro-pop
Americannoun
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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