Internationally acclaimed Afrobeat singer and songwriter Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, famously known as Burna Boy, has apologised for saying Afrobeat lacks substance.
In an interview with BBC 1Xtra, Burna Boy cleared the air in a heartfelt chat, apologizing for his comments about Afrobeat, which he had previously criticized.
Per this interview, he admitted that he was in a dark place when he commented that the formidable music genre lacks substance. In his interview, he admits that he now understands why Afrobeat matters alongside labels that fall under the genre.
Many critics believe his new album, No Sign of Weakness, shows how well he’s embracing his origin again. His team-up with rock icon Mick Jagger shows how ready he is to push afrobeat to the zenith.
Burna Boy, with over 24 million listeners and a sold-out tour, Burna Boy is indeed back wiser, bolder, and ready to carry Afrobeat to the peak.
