Legendary Nigerian singer 2Baba (Innocent Idibia) has sparked conversation across the Afrobeats community after publicly declaring that Burna Boy is his “number one” artist right now.

Speaking during a recent radio interview, the music icon revealed:

“On a personal level, Burna Boy is my number one… among all the others I am referring to, he is the senior.”

This powerful statement quickly went viral, as fans began comparing Burna Boy’s current dominance to that of fellow Afrobeats giants Wizkid and Davido.

2Baba on Burna Boy’s Rise to Global Icon Status

2Baba is no stranger to recognizing talent. Over the years, he has praised various young stars, but his comments about Burna Boy stand out. He described the Grammy-winning artist as a “senior” in the game, applauding his growth, consistency, and global impact.

In a previous post, 2Baba even referred to Burna Boy as “one of the greatest music icons”, highlighting his influence and how he has carved his own lane in the Afrobeats industry.