Omah Lay, a popular Nigerian Afrobeats singer, has sparked controversy by stating that the Nigerian music industry is “boring AF.” He made this declaration on Snapchat, hinting at an upcoming project called “Spirit” that promises to “fk up the continent” with a fresh sound. “Una music industry is boring AF! Spirit is coming to fk up the continent in a bit.” The “Reason” crooner wrote.
This isn’t the first time Omah Lay has spoken about shaking up the industry; his comments suggest he’s aiming for a bold reboot of Afrobeats, potentially incorporating darker themes and grittier sounds.
Omah Lay’s sentiments echo those of fellow artist Slimcase, who believes the constant release of new songs is “killing” the genre and suggested artists release less music to build anticipation.
What do you think about Omah Lay’s comments on the Nigerian music industry?
