Afrobeat Type Beats and Afro Beat Instrumentals for Sale
Afrobeats lives on the groove. The kick rarely sits on a plain four: it skips into a syncopated pattern while shakers, congas, rimshots and talking drum fills keep the pocket moving. Warm chords on keys or highlife-style guitar sit underneath, and newer records borrow the amapiano log drum for extra weight. Most of it moves between 95 and 115 BPM, relaxed enough for melody and quick enough to dance.
Beats in this selection: 4 · 100 to 140 BPM
3 for 2 on the Standard licence: add three beats to your cart and pay for two.
These afrobeat type beats lean toward the Afro-fusion warmth people associate with Burna Boy and the melodic, afro-rave bounce of Rema, always as style references. Afrobeats travels on radio as much as on streaming, and the Exclusive licence (€299) covers radio and TV, adds stems and takes the beat off the store for good. Want drill energy instead? See afro drill type beats.
Licences
Standard licence €49 (MP3 + WAV, contract included) · Exclusive licence €299 · Stems +€20 · Extended rights +€50
Frequently asked questions
Afrobeat or afrobeats: which one is it?
Strictly, Afrobeat is the 1970s sound pioneered by Fela Kuti, with long jams, horns and big bands. Afrobeats, with an s, is the modern pop sound from Nigeria and Ghana. Most people who search for an afrobeat type beat mean the modern style, which is what you will find here.
What tempo should an afrobeat instrumental be?
Most afrobeats songs sit between 95 and 115 BPM, with 100 to 108 as a common pocket. Slower tempos suit love songs and afro R&B, while faster ones push toward afro house and dance records.
Can I lease several afrobeat instrumentals for one project?
Yes. With the Standard licence, three beats cost the price of two, and each one can be released on all streaming platforms and monetised. It is a practical way to record a short afrobeats EP on one consistent sound.
Updated May 13, 2026
