In the musical world of Afrobeats, tensions and rivalries sometimes surface, sparking passionate reactions and lively debates among fans and the artists themselves. Recently, rapper Ladipoe made a statement that shook the music world by claiming that Afrobeats stars were going through their own “age where Afrobeats died”, drawing a parallel to the era when hip-hop Nigerian had experienced its own “hip-hop is dead”.
This bold statement from Ladipoe did not go unnoticed, attracting the attention of many music industry observers. Indeed, it sparked a series of reactions, especially after Wizkid’s prior comments stating that “hip-hop was dead.” The remarks generated criticism and backlash from Nigerian rappers, with Oladips and Zila Oaks releasing diss tracks directed at the Grammy winner.
Wizkid, meanwhile, responded to Ladipoe by saying he couldn’t get into an altercation with a rapper signed by an influencer, a remark that sparked reactions and criticism for his lack of respect towards the Mavin Records boss , Don Jazzy.
Despite these apparent tensions, Wizkid recently dispelled speculation of a possible dispute with Don Jazzy by showering praise on the legendary producer and label boss on social media calling him an “incredible human being.”
For his part, Don Jazzy did not seem to give importance to Wizkid’s remark calling him an “influencer”, not reacting directly. He even posted his thanks to Wizkid on social media after the Grammy winner shared the streaming link of Mavin Records artist Ayra Starr’s second album.
This series of events reveals the complexities of relationships in the music industry, where rivalries and misunderstandings can arise even between renowned talents. However, despite temporary tensions and disagreements, music continues to bring artists and fans together around a common passion for artistic expression and musical culture.