Nigerian rapper Ikechukwu Killz has dropped his third album after a 15-year hiatus.
Nigerian netizens are wasting no time sharing their reactions online. The latest record is titled O.G. Unkle.Killz. The project has sent some waves through the Afrobeats community, with listeners divided between praise and criticism.
Diehard Killz fans are showering the album with accolades. Many have taken to social media to hail it as a masterpiece, praising the rapper’s raw energy, clever wordplay, and introspective lyrics.
Give this album a listen: O.G .Unkle.Killzhttps://t.co/1teooe9CBF
— IKECHUKWU ONUNAKU (@ikechukwuKillz) March 15, 2024
However, not everyone is feeling the heat. Some critics find the album to be derivative, lacking the innovation that has grown the Afrobeats community to reach the global stage it is now. Complaints are about his repetitive style from the early days of Afrobeats.
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One thing’s for certain: Ikechukwu Killz has sparked a conversation. Whether fans are applauding his creative genius or critiquing his stylistic choices, O.G .Unkle.Killz, is undeniably generating a buzz.
Only time will tell how the album will be judged in the court of public opinion, but one thing is clear: Ikechukwu Killz is back and fans don’t know for how long.
Don’t know if it’s just me but the song “Breeze” by @basket_mouth and @ikechukwuKillz is giving Chaka Demus vibe and I love it.
Have y’all heard it yet?
What do you think?
— cupoftee 🇳🇬🇨🇲 (@MarthaYaounde) March 15, 2024
@ikechukwuKillz Fam! I’ve gotta say I love the Video for “Breeze”. The concept is fresh, love the vibe, it’s not too serious and Yes! It’s my wife’s favourite Joint right now.
Thanks for veering away from the usual generic Naija Music, to give us this 🔥🔥🔥— Mr Anthony (@TokunboAnthony) March 15, 2024
