Afrobeat's Biggest Year Yet: What's Driving the Global Surge

African music has become increasingly visible on the international stage.

Streaming platforms have allowed artists to reach listeners far beyond their home markets, while social media has created new ways for songs to spread organically.

Afrobeats has benefited from this shift, with artists collaborating across borders and performing for audiences around the world.

The global growth of the genre is also creating opportunities for producers, songwriters, promoters and other professionals working behind the scenes.

As African artists continue to build international audiences, the music industry is becoming an increasingly important part of the continent's creative economy.