Time to bring back Jimmy B?

I remember a few years ago, there was hardly a week that went by without one album launch or the other. Now, for one reason or the other Sierra Leone music seems to be fading again. No doubt the musicians face a lot of challenges, piracy being one of them. Producing music of great quality that can compete is required, undoubtedly. Nigerian music has taken over the dance floors here and for good reason too, the stuff coming out is great!

A few years ago Jimmy B was credited for the renaissance of Sierra Leone music, I believe he was called the Godfather of Sierra Leone music or something of the sort. Unfortunately, there was some sort of a falling out with the other artists. I’ve just been listening to the radio play a couple of songs off his album “Sweet December” album. I’m no music professional but the quality of his sound far surpasses that of other Sierra Leonean musicians. Maybe it’s time to get Jimmy B involved once again in the development of Sierra Leonean artists. The talent is still there, but unfortunately there is no focus. I believe we need to create a new form of music that is uniquely Sierra Leonean and that will be the key to the International success we enjoyed during the days of ‘Palm Wine’ music. I feel the Nigerians have been able to do so successfully in the past couple of years or so. There are various peeps trying to do their thing but based on his past record and experience, something tells me Jimmy B may just be the man to take Sierra Leonean artists to that other level.