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Fireboy DML says Afrobeats lacks lyrical substance

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2 months ago

February 28, 2024

Nigerian music sensation, Adedamola Adefolahan, popularly known as Fireboy DML has opined that the Afrobeats genre lacks lyrical substance and genuine emotional expression.

According to him, Afrobeats is primarily about “vibes”, emphasizing the need to infuse the genre with “pure soul and lyricism,” elements which he believes were absent in the preceding Afrobeats landscape.

Speaking in a recent interview on BET, the ‘Peru’ hitmaker, opined that in order to create music that truly connects with listeners, his fellow afrobeats musicians would have to delve deeper into their emotions and experiences to produce music that resonates on a profound level with listeners.

In the words of the crooner who doubles as a songwriter, “The Afrobeats scene before I came in was built on vibes. But I realised that there was something lacking, and that was pure soul and lyricism in our music.”

Fireboy went on to reveal that he has introduced a new sub-genre of Afrobeats characterised by profound lyricism and soulful melodies.

“That was what I brought into the game. That’s why I call it Afro-Life — it’s Afrobeats that has some depth to it.”

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Social Trends: Kofi Kinaata’s ‘Kofi OO Kofi’ EP Ignites Ghana’s Music Scene

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9 mins ago

May 10, 2024

Ameyaw Debrah

Kofi Kinaata's 'Kofi OO Kofi' EP Ignites Ghana's Music Scene

In a dazzling display of musical prowess, Ghanaian sensation Kofi Kinaata has set the airwaves ablaze with his latest EP, “Kofi OO Kofi.”

What’s your favourite track and why? #KofiOOKofi EP 🔥 #TeamMooove https://t.co/2Dh9PbQEtt pic.twitter.com/QwGJ8AeKOd
— Kofi Kinaata (@KinaataGh) May 10, 2024

Released to much fanfare and a star-studded listening event, the seven-track masterpiece has captivated fans and critics alike, leaving them grappling to pick a favorite from the exceptional collection.

The #KofiOOKofi EP by @KinaataGh is not your regular jam EP. Traditional Ghanaian song elements, interwoven to tell stories. If you don’t appreciate music in its purest form, you may not like it. Absolutely beautiful project. pic.twitter.com/sgEa1pPGmX
— MetroTV Starboy⭐️🇬🇭 (@DessyFayden) May 9, 2024

As the EP storms streaming platforms, it has garnered widespread acclaim, with industry figures like Okyeame Kwame and Mr. Richard Quansah, CEO of Richie Plantations, showing their support. From the infectious beats of “Auntie Ama” to the introspective lyrics of “Overthinking,” the project showcases Kinaata’s versatility and songwriting finesse.

This man! Mr. Richard Quansah,bought the first autographed copy of the EP for GHC100,000 at the listening yesterday…. People dey hold for Ghana oh 😂🔥
#KofiOOKofi pic.twitter.com/BwctggtbWy
— 99 kay🚀 (@os_kayy) May 10, 2024

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