Afrobeats is one of the biggest music genres not just in Africa but globally at the moment of writing this article. Hundreds of Afrobeat music artists are not getting millions of streams monthly from top music streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Audiomack, and others. 

Likewise, the big giants in the industry like Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, Tems, Rema, and other successful music artists are selling out several events in numerous countries outside Africa, like Germany, France, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, and other countries of the world. 

Afrobeat is taking over the world because of the incredible talents that are in the industry. Likewise, promoters and investors in the Nigerian and African entertainment industry are investing heavily to promote the music genres to the world, which is now paying off. 

Afrobeat artists are now winning almost all international Music Awards, like the Grammy, MOBO, BET, and other awards in the United States and several European countries. 

Likewise, there are multiple collaborations from international artists, American and European music artists, and others who want to feature African artists so that they can be among the Afrobeat successes. 

Ed Sheeran, Lil Baby, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, a nd  Drake are some of the internationally recognized music artists who have featured several Afrobeat artists. 

Also, numerous international brands are now collaborating with several Afrobeat artists to promote their products both in Africa and outside Africa. Nike, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and  Adidas are some of these international brands that have worked with several African artists over the years.

How African Artists Are Taking Over 2025

Afrobeat is growing very fast in 2025, even though we are still in the fifth month of the year. Several developments have held the music genres both locally and internationally.

A lot of music projects have been released in 2025 for several music artists in Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, and other African countries. 

Davido dropped his fifth music album titled 5ive.   This Afrobeat album has generated millions of streams across several streaming platforms.

These music projects have been topping the charts on several platforms and have millions of streams across Spotify, YouTube Music, YouTube, Audiomack, and other popular streaming platforms. 

Several Afrobeat music artists have been nominated for international awards, including the BET Awards 2025. Tems, Burna Boy, Shallipopi, Ayra Starr, and Tyla are some of the nominees. Wizkid, Burna Boy, Rema, Ayra Starr, and Tems have sold several arenas in European countries and the United States.