D’banj has announced an upcoming joint tour with fellow icons 2Baba and Timaya, celebrating their decades-long impact on the genre.
The tour, born from mutual conversations, will honor their musical legacy and the global rise of Afrobeats powered by fan support and diaspora pride.
Veteran Afrobeats icon D’banj has revealed plans to embark on a joint music tour alongside fellow industry legends 2Baba (formerly 2Face Idibia) and Timaya. The award-winning artist made the exciting announcement during a recent interview with Adesope Live in London, where he also reflected on the evolution of Afrobeats and its growing international presence.
During the interview, D’banj expressed gratitude for how far the genre has come, attributing its rise not only to the hard work of Nigerian artists and industry players but also to the unwavering support of the African diaspora. He believes that the worldwide recognition of Afrobeats today is the outcome of many years of hard work and unwavering commitment.
He shared that the idea for the joint tour was born out of conversations with his colleagues. “I was speaking with Timaya the other day, and he said, ‘Banger, you’ve done enough business. It’s time to come back out.’ I felt the same way,” D’banj said. “Then I spoke to 2Face, and he also suggested we go on tour together. That’s how it started.”
With each of them boasting decades of experience and a rich catalogue of music, D’banj believes the time is right for a collaborative effort. “We’ve all built great bodies of work. The music industry is now so big that there’s a market for everyone. So yes, we’re definitely going on tour,” he confirmed.
In addition to the tour, D’banj revealed that he will be releasing a new single with 2Baba titled Feeling Good. He hinted that the upcoming tour may carry a theme of gratitude, as a tribute to fans who have supported their careers for the past two decades.
Reflecting on the early 2000s, D’banj recalled how it wasn’t always easy to embrace a Nigerian identity abroad. “I remember when being Nigerian in London wasn’t cool. Everyone wanted to be Jamaican back then. Now, we’re the pop culture leaders,” he said proudly.
He concluded by applauding not just the artists but the entire African diaspora for helping to push Afrobeats onto the global stage. “Today, it’s rare to watch a UK film or series without hearing Afrobeats in the background. That’s the power of our culture.”
