Nigerian music star Otunba Lamba, popularly known as Slimcase, has called on Afrobeats artists to stay authentic to the genre’s roots, stressing the importance of preserving the culture of street music.

Speaking on The Link Up show, Slimcase highlighted how cultural awareness and artistic influence shape 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, underlining the role of creative inspiration in the evolution of the genre.

He cautioned that the global push for recognition could dilute 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 explained.

The singer’s remarks serve as a reminder for Afrobeats musicians to embrace their roots while navigating the growing global spotlight on the genre.

VIDEO: Slimcase calls for preservation of Afrobeats culture