“Burna Boy is the biggest fraud and most uninspiring artiste” – TV presenter Lerin
A Nigerian television personality, Lerin Nicodemus, has ignited a heated debate in the music industry by labelling Grammy-winning performer Damini “Burna Boy” Ogulu “the most uninspiring artist.”
Nicodemus made this controversial statement in response to Burna Boy’s earlier assertion that Afrobeats music lacks “substance.”informationguidenigeria
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaA Nigerian television personality, Lerin Nicodemus, has ignited a heated debate in the music industry by labelling Grammy-winning performer Damini “Burna Boy” Ogulu “the most uninspiring artist.”
Nicodemus made this controversial statement in response to Burna Boy’s earlier assertion that Afrobeats music lacks “substance.”
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The source of the media personality’s criticism is Burna Boy’s perceived shift in attitude towards Afrobeats.
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She accused Burna Boy of riding the wave of international prominence and profiting from Afrobeats’ global popularity, only to criticise the genre’s alleged shallowness.
According to Lerin Nicodemus, Burna Boy’s actions made him appear hypocritical, as he established his brand on the basis of Pan-African activism inspired by the renowned Fela Kuti.
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaNicodemus proceeded to label Burna Boy a “fraud” for allegedly failing to implement the Pan-African principles he frequently referenced in his music and public demeanour.
She noted that, despite presenting himself as an advocate for social change, Burna Boy has remained mute or mocked societal issues during sociopolitical crises in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.JAMB Result
The television presenter continued to criticise Burna Boy’s advocacy. Nicodemus compared him unfavourably to his contemporaries Wizkid and Davido, whom she asserts actively support Afrobeats and promote emerging artists.
She accused Burna Boy of condemning others at every opportunity, in stark contrast to Wizkid and Davido’s stance of support.
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