The joint tour may be themed around gratitude
Afrobeats Legends Reunite as D’banj Confirms Joint Tour With 2Baba and Timaya
Afrobeats icon D’banj has officially confirmed plans for a joint tour with fellow music heavyweights 2Baba and Timaya, in what promises to be one of the most nostalgic reunions in Nigerian music history.
Speaking during a recent interview with Adesope Live in London, D’banj reflected on the evolution of Afrobeats—from its humble beginnings in West Africa in the early 2000s to its current status as a global sound.
“I was speaking with Timaya the other day and he was like, ‘Banger, it’s okay, you’ve entrepreneur enough. It’s time to come out.’ And I said the same thing,” D’banj revealed. “I’m speaking to 2Face as well. 2Face was telling me – let’s go on a tour together.”
The ‘Oliver Twist’ crooner explained that the trio is eager to reconnect with their fans and celebrate their extensive catalog of hits. “We have myself, 2Face and Timaya. We have great bodies of work. Because of how our industry is, there is a big market for everyone. So, yes, we will be going on a tour,” he said.
In addition to the tour, D’banj announced an upcoming collaboration with 2Baba titled “Feeling Good.” He hinted that the joint tour may also be themed around gratitude.
“For those who have waited, I want to thank you guys. I think that would be the tag of the tour—just to thank. Because looking back 20 years…”
Reflecting on the genre’s global acceptance, D’banj credited the African diaspora for helping push Afrobeats into mainstream pop culture.
“Now everybody is Afrobeats, everybody is African. But I remember when in this London it was not that great for you to say you are a Nigerian. We all wanted to be Jamaicans. Back then, everybody was embracing Jamaica,” he said. “These days, there is no UK movie that I’ve seen and our music is not in. So a big kudos not just to the creatives but to the whole community.”
The highly anticipated tour and collaboration are set to reignite the golden era of Afrobeats and bring longtime fans back into the groove. Read More
