Burna Boy Drops Bombshell, Criticises Current State of Nigerian Music
In a candid interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has dropped a bombshell, saying array of Nigerian songs churned out today lack substance.
The Grammy-winning artist, who is riding high with a nomination in the 2023 Trace Awards’ ‘Song of the Year’ category alongside Davido, didn’t mince words.
Burna Boy boldly stated, “90 per cent of them have no real-life experiences that they can understand which is why you hear most of the Nigerian music or African music or Afrobeats as you people call it, is mostly about nothing, literally nothing. There’s no substance to it.”
This statement from Burna Boy, known for his thought-provoking and socially conscious lyrics, has sent shockwaves through the music industry.
With his nomination in the Trace Awards, it’s clear that he’s pushing for a higher standard of musical content. Will this spark a revolution in Nigerian music? Stay tuned as this story develops. 🔥🎶 #BurnaBoy #NigerianMusic #EntertainmentNews
