Veteran musician Zaaki Azzay has urged Nigerian artists to preserve Afrobeats’ global dominance, drawing a parallel to the decline of reggae and dancehall in Jamaica. He expressed admiration for the new generation’s talent and openness to collaborations.
Azzay cautioned against failing to evolve the genre properly, stressing the need for continuous improvement and international collaborations. He also appreciated younger artists who remake classics, provided proper permission and negotiation are observed.