Illbliss Laments the Shift of Nigerian Music Stars from Rap to Afrobeats
Veteran rapper Tobechukwu Ejiofor, popularly known as Illbliss, has expressed his disappointment over the transition of top Nigerian artists Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy from their rap roots to afrobeats.
Illbliss bemoans the loss of rap talent as these stars have evolved to focus on afrobeats, dominating the music scene.
Speaking in an interview with Radio Now 95.3 FM, Illbliss recalled that rap music was booming in Nigeria before rappers like Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido and others switched to singing.
He said they were able to achieve global stardom after switching to singing.
He admitted that hip-hop music is not lucrative in Nigeria, noting that only a few rappers like himself have achieved commercial success.
Illbliss said, “We (Hip-Hop community) lost a lot of our soldiers; we lost Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido. Three of them were rappers. I guess they found the afrobeats vibe and it made them global stars.
“Hip-hop is a tough sell in Nigeria. Not everybody has been as fortunate as myself or Vector, M.I., Reminisce, Olamide, and Phyno. It’s not a long list
