Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems has responded to Jamaican reggae legend Buju Banton’s criticism of Afrobeats, stating that the genre is meant for escapism, not social commentary. In a recent podcast episode, Buju Banton claimed Afrobeats lacks substance and will fade with time. Tems countered, “I understand where Buju Banton is coming from. Reggae is not […]

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