Buju Banton offering his critique on the state of Afro-music, addressing artists directly

Buju Banton recently spoke about the current state of African music, expressing his concern that Afrobeat hasn't properly recognized the influence and contributions of reggae. While acknowledging Afrobeat's global success, he feels that it has overlooked the role reggae has played in shaping the genre. Buju also criticized Afrobeat artists for not placing enough emphasis on creating uplifting music that addresses the struggles in Africa or using their platform to highlight important social issues on the continent. He stressed the importance of artists engaging more deeply with Africa's challenges and using their influence to inspire positive change.