Slimcase, the street-hop star known as ‘Otunba Lamba’, has launched a scathing critique of the current Afrobeats scene. While the genre enjoys unprecedented global success, Slimcase suggests this dizzying success is masking a dangerous creative rut. The Nigerian artist, who famously served as a major driving force behind the popular “Shaku Shaku” dance movement, did not hold back. He, Lamba Chief says he’s bored and has warned the global audience may not be far behind.
In a now-deleted Instagram Story, Slimcase laid out his frustrations in a viral screenshot. Slimcase’s argument was posted in a widely shared Pidgin English rant. He blasted the relentless and unsustainable nature of the Afrobeats release cycle, noting the pressure on artistes, advising them to ease up. “Too many songs and albums. Una too Dey put una self for pressure for this Naija sha,” he wrote in Pidgin English.
He then offered a radical piece of advice, referencing a global superstar known for her calculated hiatuses: “Take a chill pill and be like Rihanna. Do other things, come back to give us a fresh vibe.” He added: “Your sounds are getting boring because dem be coming too much in a year… Every day, and every second singles & albums dey kiiii afrobeats gradually it is not fun anymore.”
“I owe dem a song this year and that is it,“ Slimcase concluded, suggesting he has limited his own output in 2025.
