Popular singer Yemi Alade has bemoaned the worsening economic hardship in the country. She lamented the hikes in fuel pump prices and electricity tariffs, as well as the harsh climate and general cost of living. The ‘Johnny’ crooner slammed some Nigerians who are picking sides in the social media war between celebrities instead of demanding […]
Yemi Alade slams colleagues for downplaying Afrobeats genre
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade has berated her colleagues who downplay the Afrobeats genre. She said that while it is not wrong for artists to denounce Afrobeats especially if they feel it doesn’t define their art, it is hypocrisy for them to downplay the genre, adding that it has contributed to every Nigerian artist’s development. On […]
‘2024 will be a tough year for Afrobeat singers’ – Paul Okoye warns
Music executive, Paul Okoye, popularly known as Paul O, has claimed that 2024 will be a tough year for Afrobeats singers. In a post shared via his Insta stories, Paul O stated that, apart from Burna Boy and Davido, other artistes are in trouble. The show promoter also revealed that other artistes are finding it […]
My kind of music is Afrofusion – Davido denounces Afrobeats
Davido has become the latest Nigerian artist to denounce Afrobeats after Wizkid, Burna Boy and Fireboy recently ditched the genre. Appearing on the latest edition of the Business Untitled Podcast, the ‘OBO’ crooner lamented the “boxing” of all African artists into the Afrobeats genre regardless of their musical styles. He said, “The first place that […]
Omah Lay lays claim to Afrobeats’ leadership
Nigerian singer, Stanley Omah Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has said he is going to be one of the leaders of the new generation of Afrobeats artists. The ‘Soso’ crooner said he has created a “new sound” which he hopes to popularise this year. Speaking in a recent interview with The Beat FM, London, […]