Burna Boy receiving unearned credit, needs to be modest - Patrick Doyle

Renowned Nollywood actor, Patrick Doyle, has expressed his opinion that the acclaimed Nigerian musician, Burna Boy, has yet to achieve any remarkable solo accomplishments within the music industry.

One week subsequent to an interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, Burna Boy expressed his perspective that afrobeat lacks both substance in its lyrics and any significant value.

In a Facebook post made on Wednesday, the actor expressed their opinion that the acclaim received by Burna Boy is unwarranted.

The individual in question articulated this assertion while elucidating the imperative for Burna and his contemporaries to exhibit humility and demonstrate reverence towards the assiduous and inventive pioneers such as Sunny Ade, Mabel Fashek, and the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

According to Patrick Doyle, it is essential to appropriately attribute the accomplishments that seem to elevate artists like Burna Boy to the influential figures who have paved the way and established opportunities for individuals of his caliber.

Burna Boy has not independently accomplishedany notable achievements that can be reasonably characterized as exceptional. He and his colleagues benefit from the efforts of previous heroes. It is imperative for individuals to exhibit humility and demonstrate respect towards their diligent and genuinely pioneering predecessors, such as Sunny Ade, Majek Fashek, Ik Dairo, and the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

The concept of greatness and remarkable achievements does not occur in isolation. We should refrain from participating in the formation of a conceited and disagreeable entity.