How would you use a text like this in an academic essay?

A. to provide recent facts, such as dates and collaborations
B. as main source in writing a section detailing the background
C. as a main text to explain the phenomenon of Afrobeats
D. You should not use non-academic texts in the academic context.

B. as main source in writing a section detailing the background

Using the text to provide information on the background of Afrobeats would be a suitable way to incorporate it into an academic essay. This could include discussing the history, key players, and development of the genre.