Veteran Nigerian music producer ID Cabasa has responded to Jamaican reggae legend Buju Banton’s critical remarks about Afrobeats, asserting that the reggae icon lacks a proper understanding of the genre. In August, Buju Banton dismissed Afrobeats as “shallow and unsubstantial,” claiming it fails to reflect the struggles of Africa despite its international success. His comments…
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has described Afrobeats as a genre rooted in escapism, offering a different perspective in response to recent criticism from Jamaican reggae icon Buju Banton. During a recent episode of the ‘Shopping The Sneakers’ podcast, Banton expressed his belief that Afrobeats lacks substance and predicted that the…
Jamaican reggae icon Buju Banton has disclosed that he traces his roots back to the Igbo tribe of Nigeria. In a candid conversation on the “Drink Champs” podcast, co-hosted by N.O.R.E and DJ EFN, Banton revealed that his lineage connects him to the Maroons, a group he asserts originated from the Igbo people. Banton, known…
Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall icon Buju Banton has sparked a conversation about Afrobeats’ global rise, criticizing the genre for not paying homage to its Caribbean influences. In a recent interview on the Drinking Champs podcast, Banton expressed his views on the success of Afrobeats, suggesting that while the genre is enjoying international acclaim, it lacks…
Reggae and dancehall icon Buju Banton has garnered an outpouring of support from fellow musicians, including DJ Khaled, Sean Paul, and Gramps Morgan, after the devastating loss of his 20-year-old son, Miles Myrie. Taking to Instagram on Thursday (April 4), Banton shared a poignant photo of his son along with a heartfelt caption: “Sip papa…
