Nigerian singer, Bella Shmurda has emphasized the need for artists to respect, rather than denigrating the afrobeat genre.

The singer expressed his disappointment at recent comments from artists like Wizkid and Burna Boy, disrespecting the afrobeat genre.

He prevented himself from commenting on it because he was avoiding to have enemies in the industry.

In Bella’s opinion, artists should respect and not downgrade the genre since it is theirs, no matter the level these artists attain in their respective careers.

Check out some netizens reactions below:

Big T said: “If you’re okay with being boxed then Speak for yourself, not everyone want to remain in 1 spot. Some ppl just want the fly, let them fly.”

son of big wiz wrote: “Bella the wise man. Always playing safe”

VERIFIED homie asked: “Even Bella Shmudra dey form afrobeat artiste shey no be Fuji be ur genre”

Omobola said: “He’s spitting facts. Afrobeats means Africa beat, it shouldn’t be looked down on, it should be embraced”

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“We artistes should respect Afrobeats. This is our genre, we can’t downgrade it”

– Bella Shmurda pic.twitter.com/nAcrxTAzQg

— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) April 2, 2024