The Famos Lentini Pod S7E14 | STOP THE BLAME GAME (Podcast)

In Episode 14, we discussed the ongoing heated online debate over Bad Bunny, and the Afrobeats Music blame game by several artist from other African Countries. The backlash against the NFL and Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance stems from his political activism, particularly his criticism of US immigration policies and his use of Spanish in his music. Critics, often from the MAGA movement, view him as "anti-American," citing his past comments about ICE and the refusal to tour the US over fears of raids. They have called it a "terrible decision," planned boycotts, and are organizing alternative events. Some African countries blame Nigerian music for its overwhelming dominance, which they argue overshadows and stifles their own local industries. Criticisms have been most prominent in Ghana, Cameroon, and Kenya. However, others contend that the real issue is the local music scene's inability to compete rather than Nigeria's success.