Wande Coal is the most influential, talented Afrobeats artist – Seyi Sodimu

Veteran singer Seyi Sodimu has praised Wande Coal as the most talented Afrobeats artist, citing his profound influence on the genre.

In an interview with Teju Babyface, Sodimu credited Wande Coal with paving the way for a new generation of Afrobeats stars, including Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy.

According to Sodimu, Wande Coal’s unique style revolutionized the sound and direction of Afrobeats, introducing fresh melodies, vocal dexterity, and lyrical finesse.

He specifically highlighted Wande Coal’s 2009 debut album, Mushin 2 Mo’Hits, as a groundbreaking work that laid the foundation for modern Afrobeats.

Sodimu dismissed the notion that success should be measured solely by streaming numbers, emphasizing that Wande Coal’s artistry is widely recognized by his peers.

He believes that Wande Coal is operating at only a fraction of his potential

Seyi Sodimu said: “Wande Coal was one of the pivotal moments where he switched Afrobeats to the new generation, influencing people like Wizkid, Davido, and Sean Tizzle. It was Wande Coal’s style that took Afrobeats to the new sound. I think he is the most talented Nigerian Afrobeats artist,”

Continuing, he explained: “Any artist you ask — even Burna Boy can attest to Wande Coal’s artistry. People love Wande Coal when they hear his music.

“I’m older than Wande Coal, and I know he’s actually operating at about 30% of his potential and still killing it. Imagine if he was at 78%. Wande is a genius — he can sing, he writes, and he’s simply amazing.”