Afrobeats should be respected not downgraded, Bella Shmurda tells colleagues

The Nation Newspaper Afrobeats should be respected not downgraded, Bella Shmurda tells colleagues

The Nation reported that Burna Boy and Wizkid recently disowned the genre and their revelations sparked controversy amongst music lovers.

He said: “Recently, I heard something, I saw something that made me feel bad. I wanted to tweet but I don’t want to be in a position whereby I have issues with people.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

TheNationNews /  🏆 6. in NG

Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Wizkid, Burna Boy, others shouldn’t downgrade AfrobeatsNigerian singer, Bella Shmurda has urged his colleagues not to downgrade Afrobeats with derogatory remarks. DAILY POST reports that Burna Boy and Wizkid's recent comments on Afrobeats, wherein they disowned the genre sparked controversy. Burna Boy had stated that Afrobeats lacks 'substance', stressing that he does Afrofusion and not Afrobeats.
Read more »

I have special love for Afrobeats – US label owner, Toño NegronDespite having most of his works these days in the R&B and Latin genres or as a musician, producer and promoter Anthony Lerone Jackson popularly known as Toño Negron has said he has deep love for Afrobeat music.
Read more »

Burna Boy, other Afrobeats artists stealing from fuji’ – Veteran singer, Remi AlukoFuji musician Remi Aluko has claimed that Afrobeats artists are 'stealing' from the genre. He said Afrobeats artists have stolen a lot from Fuji, especially chorus patterns. The fuji star particularly mentioned Burna Boy whose stage performance he claimed was inspired by fuji.
Read more »

‘I Am Not An Afrobeats Artiste’, Wizkid Announces New Album ‘Morayo’Nigerian music sensation Wizkid has declared his independence from the Afrobeats genre.
Read more »

Ayra Starr To Perform With Chris BrownAs one of Nigeria’s phenomenal artistes exporting Afrobeats to a global audience through her sensational music,
Read more »

Wizkid Announces New Album “Morayo”, Says He’s Not An Afrobeat ArtisteNigerian music sensation Wizkid has announced the title of his next album, “Morayo,” and also renounced being an Afrobeats artist.
Read more »