I Am Still Relevant, Making Good Music – 2Baba

Legendary Nigerian singer, Innocent Ujah Idibia, known as 2Baba has stated that despite the popularity of the new wave of Afrobeats artists, he remains relevant in the music world.

The singer stated that his sacrifices and those of his partners catapulted Afrobeats to its current status.

He said this in a recent interview with AFRIMMA, where he advised new artists to trust the process rather than be overly ambitious.

The music superstar urged them to learn from Burna Boy, pointing out that he began touring by selling out modest venues and building a loyal fan base before moving on to arenas and stadiums.

2Baba said, “Burna Boy sells out Madison Square Garden and they [other artistes] think they are on the same level. And that’s unrealistic.

“He knows what he passed through before getting to the level he is, and you have to go through that process in full. Burna boy didn’t just wake up and sell out Madison Square Garden, it’s a process that took a long time.

“He started by touring small venues and he built a huge followership from there. And you see the results now. It’s the same process. We are part of the sacrificers; the instrumental process [laughs].

“But that doesn’t take anything away from the fact that I am still very much relevant. I’m still here making good music.”