Afavu is listed by Gbolonyo (2005) among the blema music and dance types of the Anlo Ewe, i.e. genres associated with the period before and during the Ewe migration, alongside yevevu, atamga and adzogbo. Gbolonyo also discusses Afa-related song genres in connection with the divinity Afa.
Afavu is listed among older Anlo music types.