Tolanibaj Calls For Retirement Of Afrobeats Legends Struggling With New Music

• Tolanibaj, suggests that Afrobeats artists should consider stepping back if they feel their creativity is waning.
• She emphasizes that retirement should not be seen negatively and can help preserve an artist’s legacy.
• The comments come amid criticism of recent releases from prominent Afrobeats stars like Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy.

Reality TV star and DJ Tolanibaj has suggested that Afrobeats icons who feel their creativity has dwindled or their sound has lost its spark should consider stepping back from the industry.

She pointed out that retirement should not be viewed negatively, encouraging artists to avoid diluting their legacies with subpar tracks. Tolanibaj’s remarks come in the wake of heavy criticism directed at the latest releases by top Afrobeats stars like Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy, which have sparked heated debates among fans online.

Speaking in a video message shared via her TikTok page, Tolanibaj said, “Why is it that Nigerian artists don’t know when to evolve or completely transition into business?

“I feel like if your sound no longer resonates with your fans or your audience, [you should] go into business. If you have built an amazing legacy, why do you constantly allow the disrespect of being compared to the new generational artists? What’s wrong with becoming a music executive where you shine light on the new generational artists and become a boss?

“Olamide and Don Jazzy are perfect examples of whom OG artists need to embody. Stop allowing yourself to be disrespected. There are a lot of artists on this table. Please, do better. There is no shame in retiring. Stop dropping nonsense music to water down your brand, especially if your catalogue in the past is A1. I would rather you not even drop music at all and become a lifestyle influencer.”