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Wizkid is trying to kill Afrobeats like he did with rap, says Terry Tha Rapman
Terry Tha Rapman, the Nigerian rapper, has slammed Wizkid, the Grammy-winning singer, saying he “wants to kill Afrobeats”.
Afrobeats is one of Africa’s biggest exports. The music genre began to experience widespread mainstream acclaim in the late 2010s.
Wizkid sparked controversy on social media recently after he asked the public not to label him an “Afrobeats artiste”.
The ‘Essence’ hitmaker said although he is African, he “makes all sorts of music”.
He explained that referring to every song as Afrobeats is why Nigerian artistes are only nominated in “African categories” of music awards like the Grammys.
His remarks, however, generated a wave of criticism on social media.
Joining the fray, Terry Tha Rapman took to X to voice his disapproval with Wizkid.
First Rap, now Afrobeats
— Joe SpaZm
How many genres Wizkid wan kill?
Highlife, run O!(@terrytharapman) March 16, 2024
The rapper referenced Wizkid’s statement in 2022 where he declared rap “dead” and “boring”.
He also argued that the singer now wants to put the lid on the global progression of Afrobeats with his controversial statement.
He further said the ‘Ojuelegba’ hitmaker might set his sights on Highlife next.
“First rap, now Afrobeats. How many genres Wizkid wan kill? Highlife, run o!” Terry Tha Rapman wrote.
Bodex F. Hungbo, SPMIIM is a multiple award-winning Nigerian Digital Media Practitioner, Digital Strategist, PR consultant, Brand and Event Expert, Tv Presenter, Tier-A Blogger/Influencer, and a top cobbler in Nigeria.
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