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| Jamaican rapper Buju Banton |
Jamaican rapper Buju Banton has elicited mixed reactions after saying Afrobeats has no content.
According to him Reggae music has a message that has helped many over come tough times including political uprisings.
He appeared on a recent episode of a podcast named Drink champs where he weighed in on the matter.
He recalled visiting several African countries observing that music is not a ridge
“It fu**ery. Music needs to free Africa. ” dismissing the lack of words, and power.” They don’t sing a song to free Africa. ” Insisting this is why reggae music continues its dominance.
He challenges the hosts to name one Afrobeat song that uplifts Africans
“Tell me one Afrobeats song that can uplift us,” he said. “Kenya is suffering; young men in Kenya are revolting. South Africa, Sudan, South Sudan—everywhere is struggling. But which of these Afrobeats songs can relate to me for a peace of mind, and that were gonna be better in the struggle, and that even though the struggle is hard, we are gonna overcome! Tel me.”
Below are some of the reactions.
Raymond Davids: With all that Reggae music and inspiration in Jamaica, they are still poor.
Victor Nakhisa:True..it has misled young generations & to depression because of high expectations that are unachievable through shortcuts
Mary Celyn Chelsea: I fully agree …the message in the music is not about consciousness , it’s about women/sex, money/lifestyles, drugs, bragging, beefs… not uplifting! I’m not a fan of that BS.
James Nyaata Young: True true,,the only music that has value to the world not only in Africa i reggae music .
Lywhiss Mwiti Mungathia: True entertaining and glorifying alcohol and parties.
Gideon Rotich: Factful, there is nothing educational in afrobeats.
Dennis Auto tech: Very true.. it’s just for entertainment anyway.. reggea music for life.
Jay Boy Limmoh: Our aim is to party.
Wesley Esokoro: Thank you,i also thought of the same.
Simon wawire: Music 99% is purposely for entertainment. Afrobeat is delivering day by day.
Toneyh Toni Scíence Quotes: True .. you can’t even hear the lyrics clearly. Plus oga’s English is confusing. Dirty lyrics too.
Karathes Pride: true, afrobeats is like listening to poshomill nothing to gain.
Francis Wanyonyi: Afrobeats is for those with nyash on TikTok
Odong Odong: He is absolutely right. Can you compare @Lucky_dube songs messages to @Ruger songs ?
Kelvin Hunja: Although I like it.. there’s no positive message. Just sex women and alcohol
BY PENINAH NJOKI