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‘Afrobeats can never die’ — 2Baba 

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Nigerian musician innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba or 2Face, has shared his optimism about the future of Afrobeats, dismissing concerns that the genre could lose its global relevance.

In a recent interview with Yaw on Wazobia FM Lagos, he stated that Afrobeats remains strong despite some doubts about its long-term position internationally.

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The legendary Afrobeats singer explained that the steady rise of new artists continues to drive the genre forward, describing young musicians as central to its growth and longevity.

“Afrobeats can never die. If you listen to some of the young Afrobeats artists now, you will agree with me that the genre is in safe hands.

“Recently, one of the young artists, Fola, remade my song ‘If Love Is A Crime.’ I really loved it. Soft, smooth vocals. It is amazing. The present crops of artists have special flows. I love their styles,” he said.

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