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Afrobeats

Afrobeats or R&B? ID Cabasa Warns Nigerian Artists About Losing Cultural Identity

Veteran Nigerian music producer Olumide Ogunlade, popularly known as ID Cabasa, has expressed deep concern over the evolving sound of Afrobeats. He warned that the genre is increasingly resembling R&B, potentially diluting its distinct cultural identity. In an interview on Channels TV's Rubbin’ Minds, Cabasa acknowledged the positive aspects of Afrobeats gaining international recognition but cautioned against the trend of Nigerian artists adopting foreign styles and residing abroad, which he […]

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ID Cabasa Challenges Akon’s Claim to Afrobeats Origins

A recent statement by Senegalese-American artist Akon, suggesting his pivotal role in the creation and global spread of Afrobeats, has sparked significant debate within the Nigerian music industry. Veteran Nigerian music producer ID Cabasa has publicly refuted these claims, emphasizing that Afrobeats is a collective cultural evolution rather than the product of any single individual's efforts. In an interview with Wazobia FM, ID Cabasa addressed Akon's assertion that his collaborations […]

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