#afrobeats — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 504.2M total posts and 83.6K new posts daily, #afrobeats is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.1K likes and 49 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #afrobeats

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#music	504.2M	83.6K	2.1K	100	46
#hiphop	113.4M	11.2K	3.1K	100	71
#dancehall	10.7M	1.2K	2.6K	100	63
#dance	201.4M	45.2K	1.8K	100	62
#explore	794.0M	499.6K	925	100	42

Related Hashtags to #afrobeats

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#africa	46.0M	4.5K	1.9K	100	57
#reggae	14.8M	1.3K	1.5K	100	62
#reels	1.1B	844.6K	1.6K	100	47
#amapiano	1.4M	664	2.7K	100	64
#nigeria	22.6M	4.5K	2.6K	100	54

Similar Hashtags to #afrobeats

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#afrobeatsmusic	148.0K	27	9.6K	24	65
#afrobeatsdance	100.1K	10	4.2K	10	73
#afrobeatstotheworld	66.6K	47	5.0K	37	100
#afrobeatsuk	57.0K	6	11.6K	6	100
#afrobeatsparty	17.3K	15	386	12	14

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #afrobeats on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #afrobeats has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #afrobeats alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #afrobeats with #africa, #reggae, #reels for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #afrobeats on Instagram?

#afrobeats has 504.2M total posts on Instagram with approximately 83.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #afrobeats receives 2.1K likes and 49 comments.

Is #afrobeats a good hashtag to use?

#afrobeats has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 46/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #afrobeats?

The best hashtags to use with #afrobeats include: #africa, #reggae, #reels, #amapiano, #nigeria. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-04. Learn about our editorial process →

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