Ghanaian-British Afrobeat star Fuse ODG has responded to latest feedback made by reggae legend Buju Banton, who criticized the Afrobeat style for missing the cultural depth wanted to uplift African communities.
In a latest media interplay, Buju Banton expressed his considerations in regards to the present state of Afrobeat, arguing that it has deviated from its authentic goal of addressing societal points and provoking optimistic change.
He lamented that, in contrast to Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, who used his music as a instrument for social activism, at this time’s Afrobeat artists have largely failed to hold ahead this legacy.
Fuse ODG, nonetheless, strongly disagrees with Buju Banton’s evaluation. In a video shared on X, the “Antenna” hitmaker acknowledged that whereas some Afrobeat songs could lack a robust message, it’s unfair to color your complete style with the identical brush.
He emphasised that Afrobeat stays a robust and religious medium that continues to resonate deeply with Africans and folks of African descent around the globe.
“I perceive the place Buju is coming from as a result of not all Afrobeat hits carry a message, however that doesn’t imply there aren’t artists throughout the style who do,” Fuse ODG stated. “Afrobeat is religious, and sometimes, we converse in our mom tongue to attach with Africans and the diaspora globally.”
He went on to spotlight the optimistic impression Afrobeat has had, significantly in fostering a renewed sense of satisfaction and connection amongst folks of African descent. “This music helps Africans fall again in love with themselves, encouraging African-People and Afro-Caribbeans to return house and join with their roots,” he added.
Fuse ODG concluded by acknowledging the challenges throughout the style however emphasised that Afrobeat is enjoying a vital position in empowering Black folks to reclaim their heritage and can also be producing important financial advantages for African international locations.
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