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Burna Boy introduced live band into Afrobeats – Ruger
Nigerian artist Ruger has asserted that his Grammy-winning colleague, Burna Boy, pioneered the use of live bands in Afrobeats performances.
Ruger stated that prior to Burna Boy’s adoption of live bands, most Afrobeats artists typically relied on DJ sets during their stage performances.
He contended that Burna Boy revolutionized live performances, making them more engaging and enjoyable for audiences.
Speaking in a recent chat with Billboard alongside BNXN, Ruger said: “Before Burna Boy started this live band thing most Afrobeats Act would just go on stage with their DJs and bounce, Burna boy makes live performance enjoyable.
“I don’t care if they give Burna Boy his flowers or not, but we the youngins from Nigeria know what he has done.”
“Before Burna Boy started this live band thing most Afrobeats Act would just go on stage with their DJs and bounce, Burna boy makes live performance enjoyable” -Ruger
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During an interview on Apple Music Africa Now Radio, BNXN and Ruger discussed their highly anticipated collaborative EP, which they described as embodying the true essence of collaboration.
BNXN emphasized that the ‘RnB‘ EP showcased synergy at its peak, highlighting the seamless blend of their talents and creative energies.
“It shows quality, it shows the real essence of collaboration – how to bounce off each other, how to learn from each other, how to pick this and flow off what this person [did]. It’s like a relay race,” BNXN said on the 7-track project, which serves as a celebration of the truce between both artists after nearly 2 years of rift.
BNXN expressed his pride in the collaborative effort that resulted in the ‘RnB‘ EP, emphasizing that it is a project he holds in high regard. Additionally, he hinted at the possibility of future collaborations between himself and Ruger, directing attention specifically to the last track on the EP.
“…I am beyond proud of this project. It’s why the last song we said “Not Done,” because hopefully we’re not done.”