Nigeria’s Afrobeat icon, Innocent Idibia, has disclosed why he prefers Damini Ogulu, fondly called Burna Boy, as his leading artist ahead of Ayodeji Wizkid and David Adeleke Davido.
Tuface sparked fresh debate while speaking during an interview on the Mic On Podcast, hosted by Seun Okinbaloye and posted on X on Sunday.
While sharing his views on the current generation of Nigerian superstars, the Afrobeat legend clarified that three artists have produced hit songs he enjoys, however, noted that Burna Boy currently operates on a “different level” musically.
“I have my favourite songs from each, from all of them. But my own, if I must be put on the spot to say something, I think Burna is on top of the game right now,” Tuface said.
The African Queen crooner dismissed direct comparisons between artists as unfair, likening them to painters creating unique works. He explained that his choice was not based on personal success but on his understanding of the global music space.
“Different artists have different styles. There’s nothing like this one singing better. Different people have different tastes in what they want and what they like. I’m going into a general aspect of this. I don’t know their bank accounts.
“I don’t have any information about their personal successes or all that. I don’t have that. So I can’t speak on that. But from what I can measure from at least common sense and understanding of the music world, I think right now Burna is at the top of this chain.
“Not just in Nigeria, in Africa, in the world. He’s on that, but everybody’s doing fantastically well,” Tuface said.
