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Average track tempos dropped from a frantic 119 BPM in 2015 to a more rhythmic, contemplative 114 BPM by the mid-2020s.

Data shows a sharp rise in "whiny" or emotionally charged vocals, which now account for a significant portion of streams as artists lean into vulnerability. Top 2022 Video Mixes & Playlists Average track tempos dropped from a frantic 119

The music of this era reflected a fundamental change in the "emotional core" of Afrobeats: – Features Rema, Ruger , and Fireboy DML

This subgenre (meaning "Afro-Prayer") emerged in 2022, focusing on spirituality and the struggles of street life, blending melancholic melodies with uplifting messages. – Features Rema

– Features Rema, Ruger , and Fireboy DML .

Already a powerhouse, his 2022 track "Calm Down" became a global cultural phenomenon, eventually becoming the first track by an African artist to surpass 1 billion Spotify streams.