Why Afrobeats artistes shouldn’t stick to what fans like – Rema
Nigerian Afrobeats star, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has claimed that if Afrobeats artistes limit themselves to making only music that appeals to fans, the genre won’t move forward.
Nigerian Afrobeats artist Rema has warned that Afrobeats will not progress if musicians limit themselves to only making music that fans enjoy. The "Prince of Afrobeats" told his concert audience that he makes songs based on his own taste rather than catering to fans. Rema stated he doesn't care if people disagree with him, but insists making Afrobeats music that only appeals to fans will hold the genre back.
He added that he will keep repeating he is the "f**king Prince of Afrobeats". The declaration comes as Afrobeats artists face criticism for blending in influences from other genres to attract audiences outside Africa, a move that traditional fans have largely disapproved.
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