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.

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Etymology

Origin of Afro-pop

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The concert, by Afro-pop singer Asake, had to be abandoned part-way through after a "large number of people" tried to force their way inside on Thursday, the Met Police said.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2022

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

At one point, we see the young Shepherd leaning intently into the microphone and announcing to the cosmos: “Now, we’re now going to bring you some Afro-pop to warm up your evening.”

From The Guardian • Aug. 23, 2020

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

From Washington Post • Apr. 12, 2018