Nigerian recording artiste, Omah Lay, has stated that Afrobeats is predominantly owned by Yorubas and created for indigenes of the tribe.
According to the singer-songwriter, creatives and artistes from other ethnic groups struggle to break into the Lagos music scene.
Omah Lay said coming from Port Harcourt, he had to work hard to earn a spot in the Lagos music industry, which felt exhausting at some point.
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Speaking at the listening party of his forthcoming album, ‘Clarity Of Mind,’ the singer explained that he is currently at a point where he no longer seeks validation from the Lagos or global music industry, adding that he is content with the love of his fans and family.
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“Afrobeats is mainly Lagos. It is mainly the Yorubas. Fela Kuti is the pioneer, we all know that, and he is Yoruba. I am from Port Harcourt, and you have to break into Lagos. There are only two people from PH that you know: Burna Boy and me.
“It got to a point I am like, you know what? I am going to take my time and look at my family and fans, people who really love me. I am going to stay there. The rest of you, the rest of the world, don’t love me. F**k off. That is it,” he said.
Omah Stanley Didia, professionally known as Omah Lay, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. Omah Lay came into the limelight and gained international recognition with his singles “Bad Influence”, “Do Not Disturb”, “Godly, ” Understand,” Attention “, and “Soso”.
