Average track tempos dropped from a frantic 119 BPM in 2015 to a more rhythmic, contemplative 114 BPM by the mid-2020s.
– A popular video mix including Asake , Ruger, and Burna Boy .
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.
This subgenre (meaning "Afro-Prayer") emerged in 2022, focusing on spirituality and the struggles of street life, blending melancholic melodies with uplifting messages.