Afrobeats BPM Range
Typical midpoint: 105 BPM (Moderato) — 571 ms per beat
About Afrobeats Tempo
Afrobeats typically grooves between 95 and 115 BPM, blending West African musical traditions with contemporary production. The genre has exploded globally since the 2010s through artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, and Tems. Most modern Afrobeats hits anchor at 100-110 BPM. South African amapiano (a related genre) sits slightly slower at 110-115 BPM with a distinctive log-drum bass.
Characteristics
- Percussive, polyrhythmic drum patterns
- Blend of traditional and electronic instrumentation
- Catchy melodies with multilingual vocals
- Danceable grooves with call-and-response elements
Afrobeats Subgenre BPMs
| Subgenre | BPM Range | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Afro-Pop | 100-115 | Polished, radio-ready Afrobeats |
| Amapiano | 110-115 | South African, log-drum bass, jazz keys |
| Afro-Fusion | 95-115 | Blends with R&B, hip-hop, dancehall |
| Afrobeat (original) | 100-130 | Fela Kuti era, big-band, political |
| Afro-House | 115-125 | House music with African percussion |
Example Afrobeats Songs and Their BPMs
| Song | Artist | BPM |
|---|---|---|
| Essence | Wizkid ft. Tems | 109 |
| Last Last | Burna Boy | 116 |
| Calm Down | Rema | 107 |
| Fall | Davido | 105 |
BPM values are approximate and may vary based on the version or remix. Use our tap tempo tool to verify any track.
Production Tip
105 BPM is the modern Afrobeats sweet spot. Layer Afro shakers, congas, and a soft kick. Use the "Afro-snap" instead of a snare on beat 3.
Want to check if your track matches the typical Afrobeats tempo?
Use the Tap Tempo ToolRelated Genres
Built by the team behind