Nigerian Juju music legend Sir Shina Peters has declared that he has created more timeless songs than the late American pop icon, Michael Jackson.
Speaking on The Honest Bunch podcast, the 67-year-old veteran said the greatest legacy any musician can leave behind is producing songs that remain relevant for generations.
“The only thing you can show for showbiz at the end is how many evergreens you have produced,” he said. “To my credit, I have four evergreens. Even Michael Jackson has just two, ‘Of The World’ and ‘Thriller.’ So, if I have four, I am accomplished.”
While reflecting on his achievements, Sir Shina Peters expressed disappointment in the current state of the Nigerian music industry, lamenting that many of the standards set by his generation have been “bastardised” by today’s artists.
The Juju star, who began performing at the age of 10, remains one of Nigeria’s most celebrated music legends, known for shaping the sound and culture of contemporary Juju music.
“I have four evergreen. Even Michael Jackson has two.”
– Sir Shina Peters pic.twitter.com/EJqPZpJD5M
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