Nigerian singer Joeboy has come to the defense of his Grammy-winning colleague Wizkid, stating that Wizkid’s recent comments on Afrobeats were misunderstood. Wizkid faced criticism after he announced on social media that he no longer identifies as an Afrobeats artist, citing his versatility in creating different genres of music.
In a recent interview on the Big Friday Day Show with Tacha on Cool FM, Lagos, Joeboy clarified that Wizkid’s statement was taken out of context. He emphasized that Wizkid was not abandoning Afrobeats but simply expressing that artists should not be confined to one genre. Joeboy stated, “Wizkid’s statement is being misunderstood, he is not running away from Afrobeats. All we are saying is our identity is Afrobeats but please don’t box us because we can make other genres of music too.”
This discussion highlights the importance of allowing artists the freedom to explore and create music beyond traditional labels. It is essential to appreciate the diversity and creativity within the music industry, rather than limiting artists to a specific genre. Let’s celebrate the artistry and innovation that artists like Wizkid and Joeboy bring to the global music scene.
