Kobazzie’s Fall From the Spotlight: Can ‘I’m Back’ Revive a Once-Headline Act?
In the late 2010s, Kobazzie was one of Liberia’s brightest stars; a young artist with undeniable energy, a loyal fanbase, and the ability to cross borders.
His 2019 breakout hit Bounce featuring Nigerian superstar Davido catapulted him into the spotlight, opening doors for tours in the U.S. and collaborations that made him one of the most sought-after names in Liberian music. For a time, promoters considered him their “bread and butter,” and his name carried weight on every major stage.
Fast forward to 2025, the tide has shifted. After the lukewarm reception of his 2023 track Friends, Kobazzie has struggled to recapture the fire that once made him a household name. His latest single I’m Back, released August 4, was intended as a bold reminder of his identity and artistry. While the song has pulled in over 150,000 streams on Audiomack and currently sits at number 54 on the Audiomack Liberia charts, the impact hasn’t matched the artist’s once-dominant run.
This summer has been a monumental one for Liberian music, with fresh faces pushing boundaries and reshaping the industry’s sound. Surprisingly, Kobazzie, once expected to lead the new wave, now finds himself confined to local festivities, political campaigns, and small-scale events. The big stages and international attention have gone quiet.
Still, I’m Back symbolizes a fight — Kobazzie’s attempt to remind the world he’s not done yet. Whether he can reignite the flame and reclaim his place among Liberia’s elite remains to be seen.
