Singer Timaya has credited late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, with playing a significant role in the growth and popularity of Nigerian music.
Speaking on the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, Timaya said Fela had inspired him and many other Nigerian artistes.
He also highlighted Fela’s influence beyond Nigeria, claiming that the late musician is highly revered in Cameroon.
Timaya emphasised that because of Fela’s immense contributions to Nigerian music, he could never disrespect him nor his family.
“Without Fela, nobody would have known us and we wouldn’t be here singing music. I call him Baba because he didn’t inspire only me and other Nigerians, go to Cameroon they honour his name like God.
“They even have a radio program on weekends where they only play his Music. Fela is the greatest man I can never in my life disrespect him nor his family,” he said.
(The Sun)
