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I was pained Fireboy, Oxlade blew before me – Singer Spyro
Nigerian singer Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, widely known as Spyro, openly admitted to feeling hurt when he observed that his fellow musicians, Fireboy DML and Oxlade, achieved stardom before him. During his appearance on the Tea With Tay podcast, Spyro recalled the emotional difficulty he faced as younger artists in the music industry rose to fame ahead of him, despite his efforts to promote his music on blogs.
As a guest on the podcast, Spyro revealed that he had paid to feature his song on NotJustOkay, a prominent platform at the time, with the belief that it would lead to success. However, when Fireboy DML gained popularity, Spyro experienced a sense of disappointment, questioning why others had succeeded before him. Unbeknownst to him at the time, Spyro acknowledged that God was using the delay in his success to teach him a valuable lesson — that success is not solely dependent on talent but also on divine grace.
Reflecting on his experiences, Spyro shared, “I paid for my song to be on NotJustOkay, which was a big platform back then. Once you hear their voice tag on a song, the song don blow. So, I thought that [I would blow]. So when Fireboy came to blow, I was like, ‘Eh! Fireboy blew before me? God, I’m still here…’ And all those times, God was teaching me that it’s not about my talent but by his grace.”
He went on to express his reactions to Oxlade’s success, detailing the frustration and confusion he felt when artists he had supported and worked with, such as Oxlade, achieved fame before him. Despite the initial pain and struggle, Spyro acknowledged that the experience served as a lesson, prompting him to reevaluate his perspective on success and its correlation with divine grace.
Renowned Nigerian musician Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has suggested that he belongs in the same league as Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy.
Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy are widely recognized as the foremost Nigerian/Afrobeats artists globally and are collectively referred to as the “Big 3.”
Rema is now asserting his position among this elite group. In a recent social media post, the ‘Calm Down’ singer stated that he now considers himself part of this league, stating: “No more Big 3, there’s now a Big 4.”
His statement has sparked mixed reactions, with some agreeing with him while others argue that despite his achievements in streaming and chart performance, he still needs years of consistent success to fully earn that status.
Renowned musician David Adeleke, also known as Davido, recently asserted during an appearance on an American podcast, ‘Business Untitled,’ that his family plays a significant role in Nigeria’s energy sector by operating four power plants. According to him, these power plants make substantial contributions to Nigeria’s electricity supply.
In discussing his family’s business ventures and personal investments, Davido mentioned his brief foray into cryptocurrency due to its popularity in Nigeria. He also highlighted his family’s involvement in the energy sector, emphasizing their ownership of four lucrative power plants that distribute electricity across a considerable portion of Nigeria.
Additionally, Davido disclosed plans to venture into the restaurant business with his wife, who has a passion for culinary arts. However, he reiterated that his primary focus remains on his music career.
While Davido’s family boasts wealth and investments in the energy sector, some observers may dispute his claim that their power plants supply the majority of Nigeria’s energy needs. The Nigerian government owns most of the significant thermal and hydropower plants in the country.
Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, has pleaded with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to forgive him if they have any evidence against him abusing the Naira.
He said it was never his intention to mutilate the Naira, stressing that he only sprays money to help the masses.
Speaking in a recent Instagram live session, Portable noted that he respects constituted authority.
He said, “After God na government. I’m not mutilating the naira. I only help a lot of people. If you see me spraying money please forgive me.”
DAILY POST reports that the EFCC is set to arraign popular socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest for Naira abuse, days after crossdresser Bobrisky was sent to prison for similar offence.
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