Nothing Wrong With Me And My Kids Listening Davido, Burna Boy, Others’ Songs – Sonnie Badu
Sonnie Badu has clarified the misunderstanding surrounding his ‘Spotify Wrapped’ playlist after previously sharing a screenshot of it.
The playlist showcases the most frequently listened-to songs by a user on the music streaming platform Spotify. The screenshot revealed that Sonnie Badu had been enjoying songs by popular artists such as Davido, Burna Boy, Sarkodie, and Black Sherif.
This caused a stir on social media, with many questioning why a pastor and gospel musician would indulge in such songs. However, during a recent episode of United Showbiz hosted by MzGee on UTV, Sonnie Badu explained that the screenshot he shared was not from his account.
He clarified that he had come across the image on another post on an undisclosed platform, mistakenly assuming it was a general list of popular songs and not linked to any specific account. As soon as he realized his error, he promptly apologized for any confusion caused.
“It was an innocent error I made. I saw that someone had posted a playlist on X and I thought it was a general list of artistes who were popular on the app. Barely 24 hours later, I saw the backlash. So, I quickly had to come out and apologize,” he explained.
Nevertheless, Sonnie Badu contended that there is no harm in listening to the music of these artistes. He clarified that he listens to secular African music to stay current with the latest musical trends and draw inspiration from their artistry.
Notably, he mentioned renowned African musicians such as Burna Boy, Black Sherif, Angelique Kidjo, and Richard Bona, expressing his desire to infuse the African sounds utilized in their songs into his own musical style.
“Even if it’s my playlist, what’s wrong with listening to Burna Boy? At home, my children listen to them. Davido sold out the State Farm in Atlanta; I want to achieve that, and I am inspired by them.
“I can’t say I don’t listen to them. My friend’s children play and I enjoy them too, I like to listen to them and I want to see what I can adapt to my music. I need that African sound. I like to listen to all of them to see how I can always get better with my music,” he said.
