Nigerian rap legend, Illbliss, has expressed his disappointment over the departure of prominent music stars Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy from rap to afrobeats.
In a recent interview with Radio Now 95.3 FM posted on X Tuesday, Illbliss reminisced about the thriving rap scene in Nigeria before these artists transitioned to singing.
He acknowledged that their switch to afrobeats catapulted them to global stardom.
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Illbliss conceded that hip-hop is not a financially viable genre in Nigeria, pointing out that only a select few, including himself, Vector, M.I., Reminisce, Olamide, and Phyno, have achieved commercial success.
He said, “We (Hip-Hop community) lost a lot of our soldiers; we lost Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido. Three of them were rappers. I guess they found the afrobeats vibe and it made them global stars.
“Hip-hop is a tough sell in Nigeria. Not everybody has been as fortunate as myself or Vector, M.I., Reminisce, Olamide, and Phyno. It’s not a long list.”
Watch him speak below…
