Royal Queen blog met up with super producer and singer, Calebin. He is a Nigerian born artiste based in Helsinki, Finland. In this interview we discussed the current ‘Beef’ war going on in Finland between Afro Beat show promoters …
Nice to hook up with you once again….
CALEBIN: Yeah! The pleasure is all mine… thanks for having me
We receive an exclusive report that confirmed that theirs a serious rivalry between show promoters in Finland. And as a major star artiste in that country we wish to know your take on the matter; first is it true theirs an on-going beef?
CALEBIN: Well, I think what is already out and in the public eyes can no longer be hiding. Its no longer news that yes, theirs ‘unhealthy-air’ amongst show promoters here in Finland and in Europe in general. But then it is not a worst case.
The story is that our beloved Musical genre Afrobeat is being run in Finland in a negative way which doesn’t portray our values and ideas as Africans…..
CALEBIN: Promoters in Finland and Europe as a whole often tend to share and promote hatred instead of love which has divided the Afro beat lovers in Finland. its no secret Afro beat music growth was built on Unity and love and if the promoters in Finland doesn’t start standing together in unity then there might be an immediate collapse on .. READ MORE....the music scene.
Probably the patronage is low that’s why they try to push each other aside, right?
CALEBIN: I think Afro beat music is big and has gotten to the level of selling it events, and not trying to defame each other in the name of promoting your own event.
Do you think what happened could lead to a worst case scenario than it already is at the moment …what is your prediction?
CALEBIN: What has happened has happened, i do not think digging deep into the past would do any good. All i seek and all i wish for is for peace to reign. I believe the parties involved are matured minds and could look back and pick out were they got it all wrong and make amends. We should promote brotherhood and unity after all that is what Afro beat is all about… peace. Yes, it is business but then do It right without envy.
What’s your view and advice in respect to what has happened?
Afro Beat music is loved here in Finland and can not be totally destroyed by rivalry between show promoters …it is bigger than any individual, show promoters must shield swords and embrace unity.
As a top Afro beat artist representing Finland in Europe and Nigeria, I stand to object every idea & suggestions of defaming others in order to promote your events. Promoters hosting events same dates, calling other promoters names, Tearing posters of other promoters events should stop. With due respect, before bringing your artist make sure you have the financial strength and capable of promoting your event to avoid a flopped one.
Your hit song ‘Whatup’ received massive review …what is coming up next from Calebin?
Much love for my fans both in Europe and Africa. Of course I’ve not stopped working, so expect new singles. I plan to release ‘back to back’ singles and some other exciting jobs I’ve been working on for a while now. It’s all gonna be unveiled in due time so watch for Calebin.
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