The World is Dancing to Africa's Tune – The Wilson Quarterly

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Imagine your knees skimming across the dance floor while strangers scream your name and cheer you on as loud, rhythmic music fills the room. The emcee asks the crowd, “Is she di winnah?” If you’re lucky enough, you’ll hear a resounding yes—earning you extra party favors, congratulatory pats on the back, and bragging rights until the next community party. The music playing is Afrobeats, and the experience is a rite of passage for young people across the African continent.

More Than Just a Catchy Beat

With roots in West Africa,…