‘Burna Boy is still a new artist’ – Slimcase

• Slimcase says Burna Boy is still a new artist

Nigerian artist Oluwafemi Oladapo, popularly known as Slimcase, expressed admiration for his colleague Burna Boy, noting that Burna Boy’s music continues to sound fresh and innovative to him, despite Burna Boy’s extensive tenure in the music industry.

Slimcase, widely recognized for his hit track “Shaku Shaku,” shared his thoughts during a recent interview with Cool FM, Lagos. The interview, hosted by reality star Tacha, provided Slimcase with the opportunity to reflect on Burna Boy’s enduring impact and unique approach to music.

Slimcase said, “The top five artists I am feeling right now, Burna Boy is number one. He is still a new artist. He is always new to me everyday.

“I am also feeling Wizkid Chan, Omah Lay, Wizkid, and Baddest [Davido].”

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Recall, Davido, has claimed that he and Wizkid were the first young musicians to make it in the Nigerian music industry and has characterized Burna Boy as a new cat.

In an interview, the singer expressed confidence in the future of Afrobeat.

The legendary Afrobeat singer discusses how young people like Wizkid and himself were among the first to succeed in the entertainment industry, as opposed to more recent arrivals like Burna Boy and others.

In a recent interview, O.B.O praised the spread and success of Afrobeats while referring to Burna Boy and other well-known musicians as “new cats.”

According to Davido, he and Wizkid were among the first successful pioneers in the entertainment industry before the birth of the ‘new cats.’

He also acknowledged Mayorkun and Asake, on whose performance he reflected in his latest album, ‘Timeless,’ which has received a number of certifications due to millions of streams.