One of the topics recently in the music news is the dispute between artists Eddie Montana and Eedris Abdulkareem regarding Burna Boy. During an interview with Daddy Fresh on Instagram Live, Eddie Montana spoke out to defend Burna Boy and praise his contributions to the rise of afrobeat. He disagreed with claims by Eedris Abdulkareem, a former Remedies band member, that Burna Boy was disrespectful by saying no artiste in Nigeria had paved the way for him.
Eddie Montana pointed out that Burna Boy deserves praise for taking Afrobeat to new heights, rather than being criticized. He also questioned Eedris’ demand for respect for the younger generation of artists, arguing that he had not always shown the same respect to his peers.
During the interview, Eddie Montana called Eedris a liar and a traitor for his statements about the formation, success and breakup of The Remedies. Rather than condemning Burna Boy, Montana suggested thanking him for helping to spread Afrobeat on a global scale.
This controversy raises questions about respect and recognition within the music industry, and highlights tensions between generations of artists in Nigeria. While some defend the merit of Burna Boy, others stress the importance of recognizing the past contributions of Afrobeat pioneers.
Ultimately, this controversy reveals the issues of artistic heritage and the passing of the torch in the modern music industry, while highlighting the different perspectives of the actors involved.