Nollywood actor, Patrick Doyle, has criticized the accomplishments of Burna Boy, a Nigerian singer who has won a Grammy award.
Burna Boy mentioned in a recent interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music that many Nigerian artists create music lacking depth.
Responding on his Facebook profile, Patrick Doyle stressed that the recognition for Burna Boy’s successes should rightfully be given to the pioneers who paved the way, making it easier for artists like him to succeed. These trailblazers faced tough obstacles that Burna Boy now benefits from.
According to him, Burna Boy hasn’t personally achieved anything that could be considered exceptionally remarkable. Patrick mentioned that both he and his fellow artists gain from the dedication of the trailblazers who paved the way for their generation.
The actor emphasized the significance of having humility and showing respect to the hardworking and inventive pioneers. Patrick also pointed out respected figures like Sunny Ade, Fela Anikulapo, Majek Fashek, I.K. Dairo, and many more who established the groundwork spanning from the 1960s to the 2000s. He emphasized that greatness and notable accomplishments are not isolated incidents.
Patrick motivated his audience to steer clear of behaviors that might lead to developing an arrogant and uncooperative image.
He wrote, “The credit for the feats that appear to be puffing the likes of Burna Boy up have to be properly ascribed to the greats who cleared the thorny paths that have created pathways for his likes to walk through practically effortlessly.
“Burna Boy has not by himself done anything that can be remotely described as great. He and his peers are recipients of the labours of heroes past.
“They need to be humble and respectful of their diligent and truly pioneering predecessors. Great artistes like SunnyAde, Fela Anikulapo, Majek Fashek , I, k. Dairo and a galaxy of others who paved the way from the 60s, to the 2000s. Greatness and great feats don’t exist in a vacuum. Let us not contribute to the creation of an arrogant and obnoxious monster.”
