During an appearance on the ‘Hoha’ podcast, veteran Nigerian singer Baba Fryo lauded Burna Boy for his methodical approach to the music industry, despite his alleged eccentricities. Fryo commended Burna Boy for consistently acknowledging the sources of his inspiration, contrasting his behavior with that of emerging artists Ruger and Bella Shmurda.<\/p>\n
Expressing disappointment with Ruger’s failure to credit him for adopting his signature eyepatch style, Baba Fryo recounted how he stumbled upon an interview where Ruger claimed inspiration from an incident involving a soldier, without acknowledging the origin of the eyepatch style. Fryo emphasized the importance of giving credit where it’s due, lamenting the lack of acknowledgment from some artists.<\/p>\n
In contrast, Baba Fryo praised Burna Boy for his respectful approach, noting that despite Burna Boy’s sometimes controversial persona, he mentioned Baba Fryo and his song “Denge Pose” in his music. Fryo applauded Burna Boy’s willingness to honor his predecessors and acknowledge their contributions to the music industry.<\/p>\n
Highlighting the importance of seeking permission and giving credit, Baba Fryo shared an anecdote about Adekunle Gold’s team reaching out to him for permission to sample his song. Fryo contrasted this respectful approach with the alleged attitude of some newer artists who neglect to acknowledge the pioneers who paved the way for them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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