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Tems Defines Afrobeats as Escapism in Response to Buju Banton’s Criticism
Nigerian Grammy Award-winning singer Temilade Openiyi, widely known as Tems, has shared her perspective on the role of Afrobeats, describing the genre as a form of escapism.
She emphasized that, in Nigeria, Afrobeats serves as an outlet for people to escape the often harsh realities of life rather than being a tool for addressing societal issues.
Tems made this statement in response to recent criticism from Jamaican reggae icon Buju Banton, who voiced his opinion during a podcast episode of “Shopping The Sneakers.”
Banton had argued that Afrobeats lacks depth and predicted that the genre would eventually lose its relevance.
In response, Tems expressed understanding of Banton’s viewpoint, explaining that while reggae and Afrobeats are distinct in their messages and purposes, Afrobeats in Nigeria is specifically designed to offer listeners a temporary break from their daily struggles.
She clarified, “Reggae isn’t the same as Afrobeats. In Nigeria, the function of Afrobeats is to provide an escape – that’s its main purpose.”
The singer’s comments highlight the differences between musical genres and their cultural significance, noting that while some genres may focus on societal commentary, others, like Afrobeats, aim to uplift and entertain audiences during difficult times.
It has been reported that Nigerian Singer, Omah Lay’s talent manager, Muyiwa Awoniyi, has officially separated from the singer.
The manager takes to his social media platform to reveal this recent change and wished the singer well on his music journey.
“With love and respect, I am no longer managing @Omah_Lay.That’s my brother and I wish him all the best in his endeavors for life!”
Nollywood Actor, Patrick Doyle, reacts to colleague’s, Jim Iyke, unique birthday wish to Kate Henshaw.
It can be noted that that Jim Iyke’s birthday wish gained a lot of attention both positive and negative as fans shared their opinions.
However, Patrick Doyle reacts and shares that there was nothing wrong with the birthday wish. “I think Jim paid my darling sister a very witty and affectionate compliment with his message. The Kate I know has an excellent sense of humour and will accept the compliment for what it truly is, an affectionate expression of admiration.”
Nigerian Actress, Priscilla Ojo, calls out critics that commented on her pregnancy before her announcement.
It can be noted that after the wedding of the actress, many critics and fans have kept their eyes on her and speculated that she might be pregnant.
However this news was withheld till the 24th of July, 2025, after Priscilla shared the news on her social media platforms.
The actress then takes to social media to call out the critics before another rumor starts and reveals that she got married before the pregnancy “Womb watchers and calculators, another confusion for you. This was the first time we actually got married after our private introduction last year.We were already married before the Nikkah we posted.”
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