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Nigerians call out Billboard over Afrobeats misappropriation

Quadri Olaitan by Quadri Olaitan
October 16, 2025
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Afrobeats Misappropriation

Nigerians call out Billboard over Afrobeats misappropriation, accusing the platform of hijacking African rhythm for global attention

BĀ illboard’s Afrobeats misappropriation has sparked outrage among Nigerians, especially the Yoruba tribe of the southwestern region, and African, who accused the global music platform of distorting the origins of Afrobeats for publicity.

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The backlash followed Billboard’s recent event that described Afrobeats as ā€œthe new global rhythm of Latin music,ā€ a statement that many critics said undermines the genre’s African roots and cultural identity.

Social media erupted with strong reactions, as artists, cultural commentators, and fans condemned what they called an attempt to rewrite African musical history.

One commentator wrote: ā€œAfrobeats is not the new Latin rhythm. Afrobeats is Afrobeats — the fusion of West African sounds with pop, hip-hop, dancehall and RnB. Billboard is misappropriating the culture, plain and simple.ā€

He explained that the rhythm Billboard referenced — the ClavĆ© pattern — actually originated from Ghana’s Kpanlogo rhythm, a five-count pattern that forms the backbone of Afrobeats.

ā€œYou know it, but I guess the word ā€˜Clavé’ won’t get global attention for your event,ā€ he added.

Many Nigerians accused Billboard of cultural hijacking, arguing that Afrobeats’ growing global appeal should not be exploited or misrepresented.

ā€œThis isn’t appreciation; it’s appropriation,ā€ one user posted on X (formerly Twitter). ā€œAfrobeats deserves respect, not rebranding.ā€

The debate has reignited broader discussions about how African music is represented on international stages. Critics say that while platforms like Billboard have helped amplify African artists, they must also uphold cultural integrity and give proper credit to the continent’s creative pioneers.

ā€œAfrobeats didn’t need validation to become global,ā€ one fan noted. ā€œIt became global because of African talent, not because someone renamed it.ā€

Also read:Ā Cardi B makes history with second No.1 Billboard debut

As the Billboard Afrobeats Misappropriation controversy continues to trend, many are calling on the platform to issue a clarification and recognise Afrobeats for what it truly is a powerful African rhythm that conquered the world on its own terms.

Quadri Olaitan
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