Is Burna boy undervaluing Afrobeats?

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00:00 Nigerians at this point are used to controversial statements from Damini Ogulu, aka Bonaboy.

00:06 In a recent interview, Bonaboy stated that "Nigerian music, or simply Afrobeat, is

00:11 nothing," he continued to say, "they lack substance."

00:15 It is important to remember that Bonaboy has stated that his genre is not Afrobeat, but

00:20 Afrofusion, a genre he described as consisting of R&B, Reggae, Dancehall, Hip-Hop, and Afrobeat.

00:29 This statement has drawn several criticism from Nigerians and several Nigerian artists

00:34 who felt Bonaboy was simply being arrogant and disrespectful.

00:38 This is one of many Bonaboy's viral statements.

00:40 He has previously said he's not a Nigerian artist and that he doesn't make money here,

00:45 in reference to Nigeria.

00:46 Bonaboy has lately been promoting his new album, I Told Them, a name he said was coined

00:51 out of his prophecy before he became a star.

00:55 When reviewing his album, Rolling Stone Magazine wrote, "Bonaboy seems unable to distinguish

00:59 criticism from hate, and such surprisingly shallow reasoning threatens to leave a bitter

01:04 taste at the end of this project.

01:06 I Told Them might be a triumphant sonic adventure, but its creator remains taunted, refusing

01:12 to grow."

01:13 This is not a good look for Bonaboy right now, especially at this crucial time of a

01:17 new release.

01:18 Bonaboy's controversial statements has often been seen as a reflection of his ego and his

01:22 belief in his own superiority.

01:24 So tell us what you think.

01:25 Does Bonaboy have a staggering confidence or is he simply being boastful?

01:30 Are his statements demarcating Afrobeat?

01:32 Is Afrobeat a sound or a message?

01:35 Let us know in the comment section.

01:36 My name is Loisoguni for Guardian TV.

01:38 Bye for now!

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