# Ojibo Afrobeat

> Afrobeat (also known as Afrofunk) is a West African music genre, fusing influences from Nigerian (such as Yoruba) and Ghanaian (such as highlife) music with American funk, jazz, and soul influences. With a focus on chanted vocals, complex intersecting rhythms, and percussion, the style was pioneered in the 1960s by Nig

- **Canonical URL:** https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/ojibo-afrobeat
- **JSON:** https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/api/artists/ojibo-afrobeat.json
- **Origin:** Vilnius, LT
- **Primary scene:** unknown
- **Genres:** Afro House
- **Confidence score:** 55/100
- **Last verified:** June 10, 2026

## Biography

Afrobeat (also known as Afrofunk) is a West African music genre, fusing influences from Nigerian (such as Yoruba) and Ghanaian (such as highlife) music with American funk, jazz, and soul influences. With a focus on chanted vocals, complex intersecting rhythms, and percussion, the style was pioneered in the 1960s by Nigerian multi-instrumentalist and bandleader Fela Kuti, who popularised it both within and outside Nigeria. At the height of his popularity, he was referred to as one of Africa's most "challenging and charismatic music performers."
Distinct from Afrobeat is Afrobeats, a combination of sounds originating in West Africa in the 21st century. This takes on diverse influences and is an eclectic combination of genres such as hip hop, house, jùjú, ndombolo, R&B, soca, and dancehall. The two genres, though often conflated, are not the same.

## Official & social links

- **Bandcamp:** https://ojiboafrobeat.bandcamp.com/
- **Discogs:** https://www.discogs.com/artist/7684429
- **MusicBrainz:** https://musicbrainz.org/artist/32d4520f-bd9a-4b8f-83a0-2b357bf3557a
- **Wikipedia:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afrobeat

## Booking & management

_None on record._

## Metrics

_None on record._

## Scores

| Score | Value |
| --- | --- |
| influence score | 0/100 |
| reach score | 0/100 |
| house crew relevance score | 60/100 |
| booking potential score | 0/100 |
| emerging artist score | 40/100 |
| contact confidence score | 0/100 |
| citation confidence score | 94/100 |
| agent readability score | 90/100 |
| brand fit score | 36/100 |
| interview potential score | 28/100 |
| sponsorship potential score | 12/100 |
| education value score | 10/100 |
| house crew priority score | 33/100 |

## Sources

1. https://musicbrainz.org/artist/32d4520f-bd9a-4b8f-83a0-2b357bf3557a
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afrobeat

### Field-level provenance

| Field | Value | Source | Verified | Confidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| genres | afro house, afro-funk, afro-jazz, afrobeat, afrobeats, brass band | [MusicBrainz](https://musicbrainz.org/artist/32d4520f-bd9a-4b8f-83a0-2b357bf3557a) | June 10, 2026 | 80 |
| origin_country | LT | [MusicBrainz](https://musicbrainz.org/artist/32d4520f-bd9a-4b8f-83a0-2b357bf3557a) | June 10, 2026 | 95 |
| origin_city | Vilnius | [MusicBrainz](https://musicbrainz.org/artist/32d4520f-bd9a-4b8f-83a0-2b357bf3557a) | June 10, 2026 | 75 |
| musicbrainz | https://musicbrainz.org/artist/32d4520f-bd9a-4b8f-83a0-2b357bf3557a | [MusicBrainz](https://musicbrainz.org/artist/32d4520f-bd9a-4b8f-83a0-2b357bf3557a) | June 10, 2026 | 99 |
| bandcamp | https://ojiboafrobeat.bandcamp.com/ | [MusicBrainz](https://musicbrainz.org/artist/32d4520f-bd9a-4b8f-83a0-2b357bf3557a) | June 10, 2026 | 88 |
| discogs | https://www.discogs.com/artist/7684429 | [MusicBrainz](https://musicbrainz.org/artist/32d4520f-bd9a-4b8f-83a0-2b357bf3557a) | June 10, 2026 | 88 |
| wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afrobeat | [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afrobeat) | June 10, 2026 | 85 |
| bio_short | Afrobeat (also known as Afrofunk) is a West African music genre, fusing influences from Nigerian (such as Yoruba) and Ghanaian (such as highlife) music with American funk, jazz, and soul influences. With a focus on chanted vocals, complex intersecting rhythms, and percussion, the style was pioneered in the 1960s by Nig | [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afrobeat) | June 10, 2026 | 80 |
| bio_long | Afrobeat (also known as Afrofunk) is a West African music genre, fusing influences from Nigerian (such as Yoruba) and Ghanaian (such as highlife) music with American funk, jazz, and soul influences. With a focus on chanted vocals, complex intersecting rhythms, and percussion, the style was pioneered in the 1960s by Nigerian multi-instrumentalist and bandleader Fela Kuti, who popularised it both within and outside Nigeria. At the height of his popularity, he was referred to as one of Africa's most "challenging and charismatic music performers."
Distinct from Afrobeat is Afrobeats, a combination of sounds originating in West Africa in the 21st century. This takes on diverse influences and is an eclectic combination of genres such as hip hop, house, jùjú, ndombolo, R&B, soca, and dancehall. The two genres, though often conflated, are not the same. | [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afrobeat) | June 10, 2026 | 80 |

## How to cite this page

```
House Music Intelligence Database. "Ojibo Afrobeat — House Music Artist Profile." Published by World Famous House Crew. Last verified June 10, 2026. URL: https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/ojibo-afrobeat
```

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