Nigerian former dancehall singer, Cynthia Morgan has taken shot at her colleagues, Burna Boy, and Wizkid for downplaying Afrobeats.
Taking to her Instagram page, she noted how 90 percent of artists talking trash about Afrobeats were seeking validation from it and were struggling to be its Prince or King. Now, they have used Afrobeats to climb up and want to talk down on the popular genre.
Cynthia stated that unknowingly to such artists, Afrobeats is their heartbeat.
“90 percent of the artists claiming Afrobeats ain’t shit now was once struggling to be its Prince or King. Now that they think they’ve used her they now think they can dump her by talking down on her. Unknowing to them even their heartbeat is Afrobeats”.
“Don’t be scared. Genres go and come and switching wouldn’t be a problem when you honor every genre that once fed you”.
Kemi Filani reported weeks back that Wizkid while announcing his new album, cautioned Nigerians against categorizing him as an Afrobeat artist and read the riot acts to Afrobeats lovers to avoid downloading his album.
His statement didn’t sit well with many who slammed him for disrespecting the genre of music that paved the way for him.
Defending himself, Wizkid doubled down on his words as he explained his statement better, noting how he makes music not to be stereotyped or boxed. Telling Nigerians to educate themselves, he stated that though he is an African artist, he makes fine music and doesn’t want to be labeled as just an Afrobeat.
Burna Boy, a year back made a similar statement as he avowed that 90 percent of Afrobeats songs lack real-life experience and substance.
He explained that in many of the songs, artists aren’t saying anything worthwhile and are only singing about the good life or having a great time, which mostly isn’t the case in real life.
Unlike them, the likes of Ayra Starr and Rema still appreciate Afrobeats. Rema, while receiving the Headies award last year, stated that no matter what Burna Boy calls Afrobeats, they would all meet at Afrobeats award shows.
Ayra Starr had declared Afrobeats the best genre in the world, as she noted how it is taking over and currently making headlines not only in the continent but across all continents including the US.
