CultureHilarious quips and ‘100,000-volt’ energy: the hypemen redefining Afrobeats

High-energy, improvised vocal interjections by hypemen have flourished at parties across west and central Africa. Nigerian performer Toby Shang is among the self-described pioneers of the Afrobeats offshoot known as Afrohype or lamba, while women including Lady Ponce have also made their mark in the male-dominated scene.

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TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-10-18 09:00Original