Tems Counters Buju Banton’s Criticism, Explains Afrobeats as Escapism

Herald | 04-09-2024 11:42am |

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems has responded to Jamaican reggae legend Buju Banton’s criticism of Afrobeats, stating that the genre is meant for escapism, not social commentary. In a recent podcast episode, Buju Banton claimed Afrobeats lacks substance and will fade with time. Tems countered, “I understand where Buju Banton is coming from. Reggae is not [...]The post Tems Counters Buju Banton’s Criticism, Explains Afrobeats as Escapism appeared first on The Herald.

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