Nigerian recording artiste, Iyanya, has called for the separation of mediocre musicians from the talented ones.
He expressed confidence that, despite the apparent glorification of mediocrity in the entertainment industry, real talent will ultimately triumph.
On his X handle, the ‘Kukere’ crooner wrote, “At the end of the day, we will separate the wack artists from the real ones.”
Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, better known as Iyanya, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Calabar, he rose to fame after winning the first season of Project Fame West Africa. In 2009, Iyanya released his debut studio album My Story, which was supported by the singles “No Time” and “Love Truly“.
Iyanya’s revelation is coming amid several concerns raised by his colleagues in the music industry.
Manipulation of streaming numbers and music statistics has also sparked widespread debate.
Rappers Blaqbonez and Odumodublvck have, on separate occasions, raised concerns over the “high level of streaming farms” in the Nigerian music space.
Renowned music executive Don Jazzy has previously debunked claims that he purchases “fake streams” to boost his signees’ songs on digital platforms using a “streaming farm”.
Similarly, singer Shallipopi denied allegations that he paid N9 million to buy “fake streams” to climb digital music charts.
Despite such rebuttals, allegations surrounding streaming farms and other mediocre practices continue to linger within the Nigerian music scene.
