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afrobeat
15 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making afrobeat. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole afrobeat guide: what it is, where to start, everyone making it →
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
Jojo Abot
10k listeners · soul, ghana
Lira
23k listeners · rnb, soul
Lamisi
776 listeners · indie folk, folk
Falana
4k listeners · pop, fascist
Aurelia Dey
3k listeners · dancehall
Keeana Kee
2k listeners · pop, model
Nêgah Santos
821 listeners
Sarahmée
3k listeners · Hip-Hop, senegal
Stella Mwangi
38k listeners · Hip-Hop, Norway
Olumireggae
201 listeners
Ava Peace
228 listeners
Emii
10k listeners · Rock Pop, pop
Nissa Seych
2k listeners · pop, seychelles
Gbeke
205 listeners
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questions
Who are some women making afrobeat?
Tyla, Jojo Abot, Lira, Lamisi, Falana, and Aurelia Dey are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/afrobeat/girls lists 15, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making afrobeat?
Further out, try Jojo Abot, Lira, Lamisi, and Falana.
Where should I start with afrobeat?
Start with Tyla, then work your way out a level at a time.
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artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-21
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