From South Africa's lekompo to Sierra Leone's Krio Fusion, a new wave of African music is crossing borders in 2026. Meet the genres going global.
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Key Facts
—The wave. After Afrobeats and amapiano, a new set of African genres is crossing borders in 2026.
—South Africa. Lekompo and Bacardi house are tipped as the country’s next export-ready sounds.
—Beyond. Sierra Leone’s Krio Fusion and Algeria’s Way-Way are building young, loyal audiences.
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