In a recent interview with DJ Zane Lowe, Nigerian music sensation Burna Boy, also known as Damini Ogulu, stirred up a storm with his bold statements about the Afrobeats genre. The interview, released on YouTube, saw Burna Boy discussing his upcoming album "I Told Them" and shedding light on his music career.

When questioned about the inspiration behind the album's title, Burna Boy didn't hold back. He revealed that the album was a response to skeptics within his own homeland who had cast doubts on his journey to success. "A Prophet is not really recognised in his own home, and sh*t. This one is for the part of my home, and people in my own home who didn’t believe or doubted it, or still doubt it," he candidly explained.

Addressing the lack of depth in the Afrobeats genre, Burna Boy expressed his perspective on why some of his colleagues might not fully appreciate his talents. He stated, "Not even experiences because 90% of them have no real-life experiences that they can understand. Which is why you hear most of Nigerian music or African music or Afrobeats as you people call it, is mostly about nothing, literally nothing." Burna Boy called for music to reflect the full spectrum of an artist's life, encompassing both highs and lows.

As Burna Boy's highly anticipated seventh studio album, "I Told Them," hit the airwaves, the Grammy-winning artiste revealed that this project would provide fans with a glimpse into his personal experiences. With several tracks already released, Burna Boy's unfiltered viewpoints have ignited discussions about the essence and substance of the Afrobeats genre, challenging both artists and listeners to reflect on the narratives they choose to portray and consume.