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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.
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Nigerian influencer and media personality Simi Sanya has made headlines after sharing her views on cooking for your partner.
She stated that just because a woman is in a relationship with a man does not mean she has to prepare his meals.
“You can’t tell me to come to your house over the weekend and be cooking for you because we’re in a relationship. Was that the plan? No? Didn’t I tell you before?”
She then used her marriage as an example, sharing that she doesn’t stress herself in marriage. She said she sometimes cooks spaghetti or yam and eggs for her husband, and he does not complain.
She added that people do not have to stick to traditional relationship roles for a modern relationship to work.
Nigerian singer 2Baba has reacted to rumours claiming he has gotten back together with his ex-partner, Annie Idibia.
Annie had already addressed the rumours, stating that the videos circulating online were old and asking people to stop spreading false reports.
Now, the singer has also reacted, writing “Abeg nah old video o.”
Annie had earlier shared “Old videos circulating everywhere, false news everywhere. Believe everything you see on social media at your expense.”
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