Buju Banton Slams Afrobeats Artists for Not Crediting Jamaica

Buju Banton criticizes Afrobeats artists for borrowing from Jamaican music without giving proper credit.

Without giving credit to their origins, Buju Banton has claimed that afrobeats musicians are appropriating from Jamaican reggae and dancehall music.

During his appearance on the “Drink Champs” podcast alongside co-hosts N.O.R.E and DJ EFN, Banton argued that afrobeat music lacks depth and will eventually lose popularity.

He criticized afrobeats musicians for prioritizing their personal enrichment through music, rather than utilizing the platform to advocate for African liberation.

He addressed the prevalence of culture vultures who have fixated solely on their music and appropriated their cultural heritage.

Though not meaning to criticize anyone, he stated that they were not given due respect for creating this form of art.

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Furthermore, expecting them to adopt elements from other cultures was unfounded since reggae is an iconic type of soulful music with energy-boosting capabilities which afrobeats could never attain.

Reggae has a unique history attached unlike any fleeting genres in existence as it serves as a marker for important memories such as first dates or weddings owing its crown status over all musical styles alike.

In 1991, I traveled to Africa where I spent three weeks sharing my knowledge of reggae music and dancehall with people from Ghana as well as various regions across the continent.

When they finally recognized that music is the key to bridging gaps, I felt elated.

However, my disappointment arose as they failed to connect with Jamaica – our roots; instead sought connections far and wide. Specifically, my reference here pertains solely afrobeat artists.”

Their music isn’t liberating Africa; it’s pure chaos. Rather than using their platform to propagate freedom, they’ve resorted to nonsensical lyrics.

We expect more from them – if all they seek is wealth, then so be it! But what legacy will you leave behind? If you contribute nothing of substance or significance, reggae music remains supreme as the king’s genre in perpetuity.