Spotify Data: How Afrobeats Is Inspiring Latin American Musicians
Afrobeats isn’t just influencing Africa and Europe anymore — it’s taking root across Latin America. According to Spotify’s new data, the genre’s listenership across Latin countries has exploded by over 180% in the past year. From Colombia to Brazil, artists are embracing the African rhythm that’s reshaping the global music map. (Spotify Newsroom)
📊 Streaming Data Highlights
- Afrobeats listenership in Latin America grew by over 180% year-on-year.
- Brazil’s Afrobeats streams are up by nearly 500% since 2020.
- Colombia alone has streamed 25 million hours of Afrobeats in 2025.
- Mexico and Argentina have each recorded 400% growth in Afrobeats playlists and song additions.
🎵 The Artists Leading the Afro-Latin Wave
Beyond numbers, the cultural exchange between African and Latin musicians is creating an entirely new sonic identity. Let’s look at two of the artists carrying this movement.
🇨🇴 Beéle: The Afro-Colombian Dreamer
Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, Beéle grew up surrounded by African rhythms through the local champeta and cumbia sounds. After discovering Afrobeats through artists like Davido and Wizkid on Spotify in 2018, he began blending West African percussions into his own Latin melodies.
His breakout single “La Plena (W Sound 05)” fused Afrobeats drums with Caribbean guitar loops — and it worked. Within weeks of release, the track shot up Colombian Spotify charts and earned him collaborations with Nigerian producers. Beéle says:
“Afrobeats feels like home — it reminds me of where our rhythm started.”
🇨🇴 Kapo: Bridging Lagos and Cartagena
Another rising name, Kapo from Cartagena, has become one of the biggest Latin artists experimenting with Afrobeats. His hit song “Ohnana” blends Spanish lyrics with Nigerian-style hooks and call-and-response vocals. The track quickly gained over 30 million Spotify streams in under two months.
Kapo explained during a Spotify mini-doc,
“The first time I heard Burna Boy, I realized we were cousins — musically. The drums, the bounce, even the slang — it’s the same energy.”
🌍 Why Latin Artists Are Falling in Love with Afrobeats
- Shared cultural DNA: Many Latin genres already trace their roots to Africa, making Afrobeats feel like a spiritual return.
- Digital connection: Spotify and TikTok have exposed new generations to African rhythms, inspiring cross-continental collaborations.
- Genre freedom: Latin artists now feel freer to explore global sounds without losing their cultural authenticity.
🤝 Upcoming Afro-Latin Collaborations to Watch
The wave isn’t slowing down — if anything, it’s just getting started. Multiple cross-continent collaborations are in the works that could reshape the global music soundscape.
🔥 Rema × Feid
Rema, one of Nigeria’s biggest Afrobeats exports, has reportedly been in the studio with Colombian star Feid. Both artists share an energetic, futuristic sound that’s expected to fuse perfectly in their upcoming single rumored to drop in early 2026. Insiders describe it as a mix of Afrobeats rhythm and Latin reggaeton fire.
💃 Ayra Starr × Rauw Alejandro
Ayra Starr and Puerto Rican sensation Rauw Alejandro are another exciting duo teasing fans. Both are known for their sultry vocals and genre-blending creativity. Their rumored collaboration — possibly titled “Controla Mi Corazón” — is expected to debut on Spotify’s global top playlists once it lands.
These collaborations prove that Afrobeats is no longer just an African genre — it’s a global heartbeat connecting Lagos, Bogotá, San Juan, and beyond.
🔮 What Comes Next
Spotify predicts an even deeper fusion in the coming years. More collaborations between Latin and African artists are expected — from remix projects to full albums. With global playlists like “African Heat” and “Viva Latino” now sharing the same audience base, the Afro-Latin crossover seems unstoppable.
✅ Final Thoughts
From Beéle’s coastal inspirations to Kapo’s Afro-fusion experiments — and the upcoming power moves from Rema, Feid, Ayra Starr, and Rauw Alejandro — Latin America is embracing Afrobeats with open arms. This isn’t just a streaming trend; it’s a rhythmical reunion between continents that once shared the same heartbeat. And thanks to platforms like Spotify, that beat is louder than ever.
🎧 DjMondo – “Mirror Mirror” Promotional Highlight
🔥 As Afrobeat bridges continents, DjMondo continues the movement with his soulful hit “Mirror Mirror” — a track that captures reflection, rhythm, and the true Afrobeat pulse.
🎵 Stream it now on Audiomack and join the global groove.
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