Burna Boy was long-fed by afrobeat by Bad Boy Timz

Nigerian musician Olorunyomi Oloruntimilehin, professionally known as Bad Boy Timz, has expressed criticism towards his fellow artist, Burna Boy, on the latter's claim that afrobeat lacks "substance."

During a recent interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, Burna Boy expressed his opinion that afrobeat possesses no artistic value and lacks substantial lyrical content.

During his appearance on the newest edition of Fresh Off The Boat, Bad Boy Timz expressed his disagreement with Burna Boy's comments, emphasizing that "afrobeat has been a source of sustenance for Burna Boy for a considerable period of time."

He expressed his belief that the portrayal of the intended message by Burna Boy may have been perceived as characteristic of Burna Boy himself. It is evident that Burna possesses the inclination to assert his viewpoint regardless of its potential to cause emotional distress.

However, asserting that afrobeat lacks depth appears to be a subjective opinion focused on specific individuals within the genre. The kind of music that I create possesses substantial qualities, as it is not solely characterized by its energetic and lively nature. There exist instances of sorrowful occurrences. Individuals who create albums without any pre-existing material are operating independently.

Burna Boy's assertion that artists lack genuine life experiences or adequate experiences can be seen as presumptuously representing the experiences of others. There exists a subset of individuals who experience the sensation of pain. No individual possesses complete knowledge or understanding.

There are a subset of individuals who have endured a multitude of distressing events. The decision to not incorporate certain elements into their music should not be interpreted as indicative of weakness or a lack of appreciation on their part.

Fela Kuti is credited with pioneering the genre of afrobeat. Afrobeat serves as the foundational element. Afrobeat serves as a fundamental pillar in our cultural heritage. Afrobeat has been a significant source of sustenance for Burna over an extended period of time.