Afro Pop, short for African Popular Music, is a broad term that refers to contemporary popular music styles originating from Africa. It blends traditional African music elements with global genres like jazz, funk, reggae, hip-hop, and electronic dance music. Afro Pop is not a single genre but an umbrella term encompassing various styles across the continent. Origins and Early Influenc es Afro Pop has its roots in traditional African music, which is characterized by rich rhythms, call-and-response vocals, and the use of indigenous instruments like drums, talking drums, balafons, and koras. During the colonial era, African music was influenced by Western musical styles brought by European and American cultures, leading to the birth of hybrid genres. 1. Highlife (1920s–1960s) - Originating in Ghana and Nigeria, Highlife combined traditional African rhythms with Western brass band and jazz influences. - Artists like E.T. Mensah and Osibisa popularized this so...