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Afrobeat and Afrobeats differ by one letter, but they are not the same sound. Afrobeat is Fela Kuti’s polyrhythmic, politically charged music from 1970s Lagos. Afrobeats is the genre-blending sound that came out of Accra, Lagos and London and now fills arenas worldwide. They are connected, and the line between them runs through half a century of migration, protest, technology and style.
This 24” x 36” poster draws that line. It is a full family tree of West African popular music: the roots, the turning points, and the branches that split off along the way. It’s made for collectors, music lovers, musicians, DJs, teachers and anyone who has ever argued about where a sound came from.
Crafted on museum-quality, heavyweight matte paper, this piece is engineered for the long haul. Its premium finish prevents glare and ensures that the vibrant legacy of these works remains as sharp and enduring as the heritage they represent.
One poster. Fifty years of West African sound, mapped from Fela’s Lagos to the global charts.
Frame the lineage. Celebrate the global beats.
Print only. See our FAQ section for pointers on finding appropriate frames.
Afrobeat and Afrobeats differ by one letter, but they are not the same sound. Afrobeat is Fela Kuti’s polyrhythmic, politically charged music from 1970s Lagos. Afrobeats is the genre-blending sound that came out of Accra, Lagos and London and now fills arenas worldwide. They are connected, and the line between them runs through half a century of migration, protest, technology and style.
This 24” x 36” poster draws that line. It is a full family tree of West African popular music: the roots, the turning points, and the branches that split off along the way. It’s made for collectors, music lovers, musicians, DJs, teachers and anyone who has ever argued about where a sound came from.
Crafted on museum-quality, heavyweight matte paper, this piece is engineered for the long haul. Its premium finish prevents glare and ensures that the vibrant legacy of these works remains as sharp and enduring as the heritage they represent.
One poster. Fifty years of West African sound, mapped from Fela’s Lagos to the global charts.
Frame the lineage. Celebrate the global beats.
Print only. See our FAQ section for pointers on finding appropriate frames.