Afrobeat is not meant for social commentary – Tems

Grammy-winning singer Tems defended afrobeats against Jamaican reggae legend Buju Banton’s criticism, which claimed the genre lacks substance and will fade.

Grammy-winning singer Tems defended afrobeats against Jamaican reggae legend Buju Banton’s criticism, which claimed the genre lacks substance and will fade. Tems highlighted that afrobeats offers escapism from harsh realities, contrasting it with reggae’s social commentary, and emphasized that each genre has its unique value.

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