While Afrobeats continues to dominate international charts, D’banj emphasized the importance of revisiting the genre’s foundations. “I was speaking with Timaya the other day and he was like, ‘Banger, it’s okay, you’ve entrepreneur enough. It’s time to come out,’” he said, sharing a moment of camaraderie. “And I said the same thing. I’m speaking to 2Face as well… he was telling me – let’s go on a tour together.”
The proposed tour would reunite three of the most influential voices from Afrobeats’ formative years—artists who helped push Nigerian music into the global spotlight during the 2000s and early 2010s. With each possessing extensive discographies and chart-topping hits, the trio could spark a nostalgia-fueled celebration of Afrobeats’ evolution.
“We have great bodies of work,” D’banj said. “Because of how our industry is, there is a big market for everyone. So yes, we will be going on a tour.”
Alongside tour plans, D’banj also revealed a forthcoming collaboration with 2Baba titled "Feeling Good", adding to the excitement. He suggested the tour may carry a theme of gratitude, aimed at honoring the fans and communities who supported their rise. “For those who have waited, I want to thank you guys. I think that would be the tag of the tour—just to thank. Because looking back 20 years…”
Reflecting on Afrobeats’ transformation from a local West African sound to a dominant global genre, D’banj acknowledged the pivotal role of the African diaspora. “Now everybody is Afrobeats, everybody is African,” he said. “But I remember when in this London it was not that great for you to say you are a Nigerian. We all wanted to be Jamaicans.”
He continued, “These days, there is no UK movie that I’ve seen and our music is not in. So a big kudos not just to the creatives but to the whole community.”
With a legacy that helped shape Afrobeats into the cultural force it is today, a tour featuring D’banj, 2Baba, and Timaya would not only celebrate their past impact but reaffirm their place in the genre’s future.