There was a time when reggae music was not just popular in Nigeria, it was powerful, and it spoke for the streets, challenged authority, and gave voice to everyday struggles. Reggae is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s, evolving from ska, rocksteady, R&B and Mentos to become a global symbol […]
Jamaican dancehall legend, Buju Banton, has accused afrobeats artistes of stealing from Jamaican reggae and dancehall music without crediting their source. Appearing on the ‘Drink Champs’ podcast co-hosted by N.O.R.E and DJ EFN, Banton claimed that afrobeats music has no substance and would fade with time. He also berated afrobeats artists for using their music […]