Nigerian music veteran Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has named Burna Boy as the leading Afrobeats artist on the global stage. He shared this view during a recent appearance on the Mic On Podcast, hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, where he addressed the long-running debate about the genre’s “Big 3.”
The “Big 3” refers to Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido, widely regarded as Nigeria’s most dominant global music exports. While acknowledging the achievements of all three artists, 2Baba said Burna Boy has currently pulled ahead in terms of international influence.
“I have favourite songs from the three. But I think Burna is on a different level right now. In terms of music influence and global reach, Burna is currently at the top across the world. That said, everyone is doing fantastically well,” 2Baba stated during the interview.
His remarks come amid ongoing debates about the ranking of Nigeria’s top musical exports. 2Baba explained that his assessment was based on global reach and influence rather than personal taste, noting that he appreciates the music of all three performers.
The veteran artist also emphasized the collective growth of the Afrobeats industry, reiterating that despite his ranking, everyone in the “Big 3” continues to thrive.
The interview marks a notable endorsement from one of the pioneers of modern Afrobeats, offering professional insight into the current hierarchy of the genre’s most successful figures. No specific projects or upcoming collaborations were discussed during the podcast session.
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