Patrick Doyle claimed Burna Boy has not done anything by himself that can be called “great”
By Kehinde Okeowo
Ace Nollywood actor and media personality, Patrick Doyle has said veteran singers such as Fela, Sunny Ade, Majek Fashek and others, paved the way for Grammy award winning artiste, Burna Boy.
The thespian also claimed the “Last Last” crooner has not really done anything by himself that can be described as “great”.
Doyle made the remarks on his Facebook page on Wednesday, while arguing that singers who reigned in the 60s and after laid the foundation for the new generation to flourish.
He also advised the new musicians to respect their predecessors in order to avoid creating an annoying and pompous monster.
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Speaking via his social media page, Patrick Doyle 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 artists like Sunny Ade, 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.’’
