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BNXN Offers Viewpoint To Burna Boy’s Statement About Afrobeats Lacking ‘Substance’

In his most recent album, “I Told Them,” Burna Boy appears to have “dumped” Afrobeats in favour of his “Afro-Fusion” moniker. His comments about the genre on social media have continued to spark discussion, and his bravado and ego have come under scrutiny. Many people have expressed their opinions on the subject. Similarly, singer BNXN fka Buju has joined in to respond to Burna Boy’s recent interview, claiming that the Afrobeats sound lacks “substance.”

Bnxn Offers Viewpoint To Burna Boy'S Statement About Afrobeats Lacking 'Substance', Yours Truly, News, April 27, 2024

In a recent interview with Apple Music, Burna Boy criticized the Afrobeats genre for lacking substance. BNXN, formerly known as Buju, responded. Burna’s viewpoint was shared by BNXN, who added that many people had misinterpreted Burna’s remarks. The fact that only a small number of people, including himself, are genuinely creating meaningful content was further stressed by BNXN. BNXN emphasized that while there may be a “lack of substance” in the Afrobeats genre, it is important to recognize the efforts of those few artists dedicated to creating meaningful content. He hoped that more artists would follow suit and prioritize “substance” in their music, ultimately elevating the genre.

Bnxn Offers Viewpoint To Burna Boy'S Statement About Afrobeats Lacking 'Substance', Yours Truly, News, April 27, 2024

He expressed a sense of affinity for Burna Boy’s perspectives, highlighting that such distinctive viewpoints forge close bonds between artists. The similarity of their artistic philosophies, according to BNXN, distinguishes them from other musicians. BNXN believes that this shared creative perspective sets Burna Boy and himself apart from other musicians and creates a strong connection between them. He further emphasized that this affinity allows them to collaborate and inspire each other, ultimately pushing the boundaries of their respective genres.

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