The 46-year-old hitmaker spoke concerning the 2004 hit tune within the fifth episode of the ‘Journey of The Beats’ documentary which premiered on Showmax final month.
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Considered one of Nigeria’s most profitable singers of all time, Harmless Idibia, who is healthier generally known as 2Baba, has made some revelations about his most well-known tune, ‘African Queen’.
He says ‘African Queen’, his first single hit, is a supply of blessing and a curse.
The 46-year-old hitmaker spoke concerning the 2004 hit tune within the fifth episode of the ‘Journey of The Beats’ documentary which premiered on Showmax final month.
The documentary centres on the historical past and rise of the Afrobeats style.
Take heed to ‘African Queen’ beneath:
The singer mentioned he regards ‘African Queen’ as a blessing as a result of it’s the observe that thrust him into the limelight and earned him awards, worldwide recognition, and accolades.
He additionally mentioned that the observe gave him the “King of R&B” title in Nigeria and have become a template for delivering a quintessential Afrobeats tune.
The ace singer added ‘African Queen’ is a curse as a result of its success “served as a yardstick to his different works.”
In line with 2Baba, the hit tune would at all times overshadow his different works when it comes to success.
The fifth episode additionally explored momentous occasions that contributed to Afrobeats through the mid-2000s.
These occasions included music journeys of icons reminiscent of Fashion Plus, P-Sq., ID Cabasa, 9ice, Da-grin, and Olamide.
The ‘Journey of The Beats’ story continued within the sixth episode which was launched on Thursday, July 28, 2022.