Organisers of the recently held Beatz Awards 2024, themed ‘Empowering the Next Generation’, honoured music producer, Olumide Ogunade, aka ID Cabasa, and Afro hip-pop legend, Oladapo Oyebanjo, aka D’Banj, for their outstanding contributions to the Nigerian music industry.
According to the Chief Executive Officer of Beatz Awards, Elijah John, this year’s edition is specifically designed to celebrate emerging talent and innovators within the industry, while also acknowledging the achievements of veterans.
“We are proud to honour ID Cabasa and D’Banj for their remarkable contributions to the music industry. Their dedication, creativity, and perseverance have inspired a generation of musicians and music lovers alike.
“The music world cannot be successful without the producers, so ID Cabasa is a legend in his own right. On his part, D’Banj is a pioneer; he sold our Afrobeats to the global audience.”
John also highlighted the importance of the Beatz Award to the growth of music in Nigeria, stating, “We have to focus on our own, so people should come to us rather than us going to them. For the Beatz Awards, we will keep improving so that Africans can come to Nigeria; the world will come to Nigeria, and celebrate the Beatz Awards.”
