Yemi Alade Slams her Nigerian Colleagues for Downplaying the Importance of Afrobeats

Recently, acclaimed Nigerian singer Yemi Alade slammed her colleagues for downplaying the importance of Afrobeats in the development of Nigerian artists. According to the 'Johnny' crooner, it's not wrong for artists to announce their genre and distance themselves from Afrobeats if they feel it doesn't define their art. However, she added that downplaying Afrobeats' role in the development of Nigerian artists is hypocrisy. She noted that every artist should be able to announce their genre in peace without judgment. Alade's stance comes as other Nigerian singers, including Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy, have denounced the Afrobeats genre, expressing their desire not to be boxed into one musical style. Overall, her message highlights the importance of acknowledging and celebrating the various genres of music artists are creating, and the influence they have on each other's artistry. It's crucial to honor and appreciate the diversity in the music industry, without downplaying one's contributions to the growth of their peers.