D’banj Announces Exciting Joint Tour with 2Baba and Timaya
Veteran Afrobeats superstar D’banj has confirmed plans for a collaborative tour alongside fellow music icons 2Baba and Timaya. The exciting news came during a recent interview with Adesope Live in London, UK.
The ‘Oliver Twist’ hitmaker reflected on the incredible journey of Afrobeats—from its humble beginnings as a budding West African sound in the early 2000s, through the 2010s when he and his peers dominated the scene, to its current status as a global musical force.
D’banj credited not only the passion and hard work of artists and industry players but also the unwavering support of the African diaspora for the genre’s explosive growth.
He shared, “I was chatting with Timaya recently, and he said, ‘Banger, you’ve done enough as an entrepreneur. It’s time to hit the stage again.’ I told him the same. I’m also in talks with 2Baba, and he’s keen on us touring together. We’ve got incredible catalogs between us. The industry is big enough for all of us, so yes, a tour is definitely on the cards.”
Adding to the excitement, D’banj revealed a new collaboration with 2Baba titled ‘Feeling Good’ will be released soon. “For those who’ve been waiting, thank you. That’s going to be the anthem for the tour—a celebration and a thank you. Looking back over the past 20 years, it’s amazing to see how far we’ve come.”
He reminisced about a time when proudly identifying as Nigerian in places like London wasn’t easy, with many aspiring to be Jamaican instead. “Now, Afrobeats and African culture are everywhere. I don’t watch a UK film without hearing our music. It’s a huge win not just for creatives but for the entire African community abroad.”
The upcoming tour promises to be a thrilling showcase of Afrobeats legends uniting to celebrate their legacy and the genre’s worldwide impact.