Today, Azadus remains a respected pioneer, remembered for the soulful, conscious, and danceable tracks that helped pave the way for the global explosion of Afrobeats.
In the early 2000s, a distinct voice emerged from the Nigerian music scene that bridged the gap between traditional reggae and the rising urban hip-hop culture. (born Olagunju Olakunle Samuel) became a household name during the golden era of Kennis Music , a label that defined the sound of a generation. The Rise of a Legend
: He laments that many current stars lack the "iconic" substance of legends like Lucky Dube or Fela Kuti.