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Buju Banton criticised Afrobeats on the Drink Champs podcast, claiming the genre lacks substance and fails to address Africa’s pressing issues Banton argues that Reggae music has historically helped people through tough times The rapper specifically mentioned Kenya and other African countries, questioning the ability of Afrobeats songs to resonate with struggles like political upheavals Jamaican rapper Buju Banton recently sparked controversy by criticising Afrobeats artistes, arguing that the genre lacks meaningful content.
Speaking on the Drink Champs podcast, Banton contrasted Afrobeats with reggae, emphasising that while reggae music has historically carried powerful messages that have supported people through political struggles and other hardships, Afrobeats falls short in addressing significant socio-political issues or uplifting African communities. ORIGINAL STORY HERE
