Posted by Samuel on Wed 12th Nov, 2025 - tori.ng
Speaking on The Link Up show, Slimcase stressed the importance of cultural awareness and artistic influence in shaping the sound and identity of Afrobeats.
Music star Otunba Lamba, popularly known as Slimcase, has called on Afrobeats artists to stay authentic and true to the genre’s roots, highlighting the importance of preserving the culture of street music.
Speaking on The Link Up show, Slimcase stressed the importance of cultural awareness and artistic influence in shaping the sound and identity of Afrobeats.
“Every Afrobeats artist that hasn’t seen Sina by Michael B. Jordan isn’t a real Afrobeats artist,” he said, highlighting the impact of creative inspiration on the evolution of the genre.
He further cautioned that the global push for recognition could erode the originality of Afrobeats if artists lose touch with its foundational energy.
“The moment you want to club, you want to possess everybody, and then they lose the club. That is what happened to Afrobeats,” Slimcase said.