Veteran Nigerian singer SkyB expressed disappointment over his junior colleague Burna Boy He made claims about how he helped build up the Grammy winner during the early stages of his career SkyB, on a recent podcast, spoke on how he played a key role in promoting the Port Harcourt music scene Read more:
Veteran Nigerian singer, SkyB, has voiced his disappointment over what he describes as neglect from Port Harcourt’s new generation of music stars, including Grammy award-winning Burna Boy. “I once gave a PA to the Governor an artiste’s number, and he called the artiste and told him he wants him to perform with me at an event and the artiste declined that he doesn’t want to share stage with me,” SkyB revealed. “The artiste rejected the contract because he doesn’t want me to be part of the deal.”
SkyB recalled helping artists such as Mr. 2Kay and Timaya during his prime, stressing that he and others made sacrifices to build the Port Harcourt music industry.
The singer expressed particular frustration with Burna Boy, who he believes has failed to acknowledge those who paved the way for his success. “What is annoying me most now is Burna Boy coming into the limelight and not remembering me and those who paved the way for Port Harcourt musicians. He is supposed to support me financially or collaborate with me to rejuvenate my career. That is the problem I am having,” SkyB lamented. He further suggested that tribal sentiments may play a role in the lack of support he has received. “Assuming I am a Yoruba or an Igbo man, maybe they could have considered helping me. But because I am from Rivers the envy is too much,” he added.
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