I wrote this in 2018. It's amazing that 6 years later, it's still relevant.
"The jury is still out on whether Don Jazzy is the brains behind D’banj´s musical success and fame. At any rate, it’s clear that the death of Mo’Hits Records spelt an end of D’banj’s strongest period as a leading Nigerian pop star. And while King Don Come was supposed to restore him to his throne as a chief entertainer, the album turned out to be only a wishful quest.
Recently, D’banj released a few singles. ‘Baba Nla’ – boasting Burna Boy, the ebullient 2Baba and the ubiquitous Larry Gaga – is decent pop. ‘Baecation’ featuring 2Baba is a laidback ditty that does not touch a chord, while ‘Shy’ is an average song. ‘Mo Cover(link is external)’, featuring flash-in-the-pan artist Slimcase is a middling effort.
Since the king did not set any sparks off in his last outing, let us enjoy the little we can from the paltry songs he is dishing out and hope he returns in his full regalia next time round."
Baba fell off so deep climbing back is becoming mission impossible
"Phallocentric" took me out😂😂😂
So did "libidinal hypermasculinity"
😂😂 dictionary visits is one of the common critiques I receive.
I love trips to the dictionary.
Didn't have to visit to know what you were referring to though. I also receive those critics, comrade-in-arms😃😃
Your company is sweet
I mean, artistes have seasons and their transition into elder statesmen would determine how their latter days are viewed.
I think DBanj feels like he could have done more… he feels like he still can.
It’s sad to watch him grapple this much, but you can’t stop a man from dreaming.
Seems like a man stuck in a past where he was untouchable, an occupational hazard of superstardom.
I wrote this in 2018. It's amazing that 6 years later, it's still relevant.
"The jury is still out on whether Don Jazzy is the brains behind D’banj´s musical success and fame. At any rate, it’s clear that the death of Mo’Hits Records spelt an end of D’banj’s strongest period as a leading Nigerian pop star. And while King Don Come was supposed to restore him to his throne as a chief entertainer, the album turned out to be only a wishful quest.
Recently, D’banj released a few singles. ‘Baba Nla’ – boasting Burna Boy, the ebullient 2Baba and the ubiquitous Larry Gaga – is decent pop. ‘Baecation’ featuring 2Baba is a laidback ditty that does not touch a chord, while ‘Shy’ is an average song. ‘Mo Cover(link is external)’, featuring flash-in-the-pan artist Slimcase is a middling effort.
Since the king did not set any sparks off in his last outing, let us enjoy the little we can from the paltry songs he is dishing out and hope he returns in his full regalia next time round."
https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/dbanj-ousted-king-quest-reclaim-his-throne
Ouch, but it had to be said.