Slimcase Laments Oversaturation in Afrobeats: “Too Many Songs, Too Many Albums — It’s Not Fun Anymore” 🎶

Nigerian street-hop singer Slimcase has expressed concern over the growing saturation in the Afrobeats music scene, lamenting that too many artists are releasing projects too frequently.

Taking to his Instagram story, the “Oshozondi” crooner said that many Nigerian musicians are putting themselves under unnecessary pressure to stay relevant by constantly dropping songs and albums.

He advised artists to slow down, diversify their creativity, and return with fresh energy — citing global superstar Rihanna as an example of an artist who took a break, explored other ventures, and still commands attention whenever she returns to music.

Slimcase wrote:

“Too many songs, too many albums. Una too dey put una self for pressure for this Niger sha. Take a chill pill and be like Rihanna. Do other things and come back give us a fresh vibe.
Your sounds are getting boring cus dem be coming too much in a year. I owe dem a song this year and that’s it. It’s only God that is new every morning. Everyday every second singles and albums dey kiii Afrobeats gradually — it’s not fun anymore.”

💭 Opinion: Slimcase Has a Point — Afrobeats Might Need to Breathe

Slimcase’s outburst might sound blunt, but it’s hard to ignore the truth in his words. In today’s Afrobeats landscape, it feels like a new album drops every week — and while the genre’s global popularity is soaring, the sheer volume of releases can make it harder for songs to stand out or endure.

Artists, especially younger ones, often feel pressured to chase trends or maintain streaming numbers, leading to repetitive sounds and overexposure. The excitement that once defined Afrobeats’ rise is at risk of becoming noise.

Slimcase’s suggestion to “take a chill pill” isn’t laziness — it’s a call for intentional artistry. Rihanna’s strategy proves that scarcity can heighten value. Sometimes, less really is more.

Afrobeats doesn’t need more music — it needs memorable music. If more artists focused on creating timeless records rather than keeping up with the release race, perhaps the genre would find even deeper global roots.

As Slimcase aptly put it, “It’s only God that is new every morning.” Maybe it’s time Afrobeats took a breather too.