Veteran Afrobeats sensation, D’banj, has revealed exciting plans to hit the road alongside his legendary colleagues, 2Baba (formerly 2Face) and Timaya, in a long-anticipated joint tour.
The ‘Oliver Twist’ crooner made the revelation during a recent appearance in an interview, where he opened up about the evolution of Afrobeats and his renewed passion for music.
D’banj, whose real name is Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, reflected on his journey in the industry and how the global rise of Afrobeats is not only a result of artists’ hard work, but also the unwavering support of the African diaspora over the past two decades.
“I was speaking with Timaya the other day, and he was like, ‘Banger, it’s okay, you’re an entrepreneur enough. It’s time to come out.’ And I said the same thing. I’m speaking to 2Face as well. 2Face was telling me, Let’s go on a tour together.
“We have myself, 2Face, and Timaya. We have great bodies of work. Because of how our industry is, there is a big market for everyone. So, yes, we will be going on a tour…”
D’banj
The music star also disclosed that fans should gear up for a new single with 2Baba titled ‘Feeling Good’, hinting that the upcoming tour might also carry that name as its theme, serving as a tribute to fans who have supported them over the years. “Because looking back 20 years…” he stated.
D’banj didn’t hold back in praising the tremendous growth of Afrobeats from the early 2000s when the genre was largely confined to West Africa, to now being a dominant global sound featured in international films and charts.
“Now everybody is Afrobeats, everybody is African. But I remember when in London, it was not that great for you to say you are a Nigerian. We all wanted to be Jamaicans. Back then, everybody was embracing Jamaica, so for us [Africans] to be the new pop [it is a big deal].
“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 [African diaspora].”
D’banj
This planned tour promises to be a nostalgic and electrifying celebration of the original trailblazers of modern Afrobeats, D’banj, 2Baba, and Timaya, whose collective contributions helped lay the foundation for the genre’s global dominance today.
D’banj Begs FG to Intervene in P-Square Crisis
The Nigerian music icon waded into the ongoing rift between the famous Okoye brothers—Peter, Paul, and their elder brother Jude—urging respected figures and even the federal government [FG] to help resolve the feud.
The Afrobeats veteran expressed concern over the family dispute, which escalated into a legal battle involving fraud allegations.
Peter Okoye, one-half of the celebrated duo P-Square, had taken legal action against Jude and his company, Northside Entertainment, over claims of financial mismanagement.
Paul Okoye, the other half of the group, further inflamed tensions by publicly supporting Jude and defending him against Peter’s allegations.
D’banj described the situation as “sad” and emphasised the importance of seeking reconciliation rather than allowing the conflict to deepen.
“The saga between Peter and Jude is a very sad one. When you want to fight, you only know the beginning—you really do not know the end, even if you are right or wrong.”
D’banj
He noted that he had a recent conversation with Peter during a flight and came away feeling hopeful. “He shared one or two things with me, and all I could tell him is, I’m so sure that there is still a chance [of reconciliation]. It’s all about dialogue,” he added.
D’banj also highlighted the long-term value of P-Square’s musical catalogue, noting that there is still a chance for financial unity even if the brothers choose not to reunite musically.
He stressed the need for structured mediation, possibly from respected mentors or national institutions.
“Some global music executives have been trying to buy my catalogue for over a decade, but I kept it because I know how big it can get when it is my time. Same with P-Square’s catalogue. It’s enormous.
“I would like to beg anyone who is a mentor to them because this is beyond us, their colleagues. I think it has to be someone that they would respect—if possible, the nation [federal government].”
D’banj
To support his point, D’banj referenced a past incident involving former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who once stepped in to help Nigerian football legend Jay Jay Okocha recover lost funds from a failed bank.
He believes a similar intervention could help resolve the Okoye brothers’ differences. “If it is a money or an agreement thing, the relevant institutions—whether it is the Bank of Industry—can come and just help structure that for them,” D’banj said.
The dispute between the Okoye brothers remains a major topic among fans and within the entertainment industry, with many hoping the family can find healing and move forward.
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