DOUBLE WAHALA!! Burna Boy Accused Of Copying Fela Kuti's Music And Should Pay Royalties To Fela's Family (VIDEO) » Naijaloaded

Nigerian singer and songwriter Burna Boy, whose actual identify is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, has been accused of copying and sampling the music of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, a legendary musician and activist who died in 1997.

Fela Kuti, sometimes called the “father of Afrobeat,” created a singular model of music that blended African rhythms, jazz, funk, and political commentary. His affect on Nigerian and world music is widely known, and his legacy is maintained by his household and followers.

Recently, a video compilation has surfaced on social media that compares a few of Burna Boy’s songs with Fela Kuti’s songs, declaring similarities in lyrics, melodies, and preparations. The video, which has been seen hundreds of thousands of occasions, means that Burna Boy has not solely been impressed by Fela Kuti’s music however has additionally copied it verbatim in some circumstances.

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The video has sparked a debate amongst music followers and consultants, with some defending Burna Boy’s proper to be influenced by Fela Kuti’s music and to create his personal model of Afrobeat.

Others argue that Burna Boy ought to acknowledge and pay homage to Fela Kuti’s legacy and household, particularly if he has used his music with out permission or attribution.

Some have additionally identified that Burna Boy has beforehand claimed to be a religious successor to Fela Kuti and has carried out on the New Afrika Shrine, a music venue and cultural middle devoted to Fela Kuti’s reminiscence.