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Tolanibaj Says Afrobeats Legends Should Retire If Their Music Is No Longer Good
Reality TV star and DJ, Tolanibaj, has advised some Afrobeats legends to consider stepping away from music if they have lost their spark.
Speaking in a video shared on her TikTok page, Tolanibaj said there is no shame in retiring, especially when putting out poor music only damages the strong brand they worked hard to build. Her comments come as fans continue to criticize the recent releases from Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy.
Tolanibaj said, “Why is it that Nigerian artists don’t know when to evolve or shift fully into business? If your music no longer connects with your fans, why not build on your legacy in other ways instead of letting yourself get dragged and compared to new-generation artists?”
She pointed to Olamide and Don Jazzy as examples of how veteran artists can transition into executive roles and stay respected.
She added, “Stop letting yourself be disrespected. If your old catalogue is A1, there’s no need to keep dropping weak songs. It’s better to retire gracefully or even become a lifestyle influencer than to water down your brand.”
The BET Awards ceremony returned once again and was held on June 28, 2026.
This year’s ceremony was hosted by Druski and celebrated some of the biggest names in music, film, and entertainment.
Some of the night’s winners include:
- Kendrick Lamar – Best Male Hip Hop Artist (9th win)
- Kehlani – Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
- Kehlani – Video of the Year (“Folded”)
- Olivia Dean – Best New Artist
- Cardi B – Best Female Hip Hop Artist
- Leon Thomas – Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
- Michael B. Jordan – Best Lead Actor (Sinners)
- Teyana “Spike-Tey” Taylor – Video Director of the Year
Nigerian singer Speed Darlington speaks with regret as he reflects on his life. He shared that he is disappointed in himself for still being single at his age and not having any children.
The singer said “Up till now, I’m not married and I don’t have any children. All I have to show is an American passport. I want more than American papers—I want a family and respect.”
Nigerian singer Tems reacts to comments linking her with Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye.
During a recent interview, the singer spoke about the African music movement.
“It’s amazing, you know, coming from Nigeria. I’m just really happy where African music is going right now. Everybody’s popping off and everybody’s shining. So I’m just happy to be a part of that.”
She was then asked if she knew the goalkeeper, to which she replied “Do I know him personally? “I think I do. No, no, no, no, no. I don’t.”
The host then teased her, saying “We should shoot our shot.”
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