Afro-pop

[ af-roh-pop ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Afro-pop¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The south London venue's licence was suspended after a gig by Afro-pop singer Asake, when a large number of people tried to enter the foyer.

From BBC

Award-winning South African Afro-pop singer Bulelwa Mkutukana, popularly known as Zahara, has died, the country's culture minister announced.

From BBC

In the pale and staid Samuel J. Friedman Theater, a fuchsia drop depicting dozens of elaborately woven hairstyles — micro braids, cornrows, “kinky twists” and more — tells you, along with the bouncy Afro-pop music, to prepare for laughter.

From New York Times

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

From BBC

The app offers an array of backing beats, from Afro-pop to country to ambient, made by human producers.

From Los Angeles Times