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Afrobeats Events in Leicester

21 Afrobeats events coming up in Leicester, including club nights. 5 are on this weekend. Evolution, 2Funky Music Cafe and Olympia are among the busiest venues. Coming up: Piano Sundays Leicester - LAUNCH 15th November at Gate65.

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About Afrobeats

Afrobeat was created by Fela Kuti in Nigeria — long, polyrhythmic compositions blending jazz, funk, and West African music. Modern afrobeats (note the 's') is a different thing — Afrobeats is the contemporary pop genre from West Africa. Events might feature either or both.