Nigerian music & video director, ThankGod Omori Jesam better known as TG Omori has revealed his stance as Wizkids’s comment about rappers in Nigeria continues to generate mixed reactions.
Kemi Filani News reported that in a recent interview with 10 magazines, Wizkid declared the Afrobeat genre of music as the new pop, adding that the rap genre of music is dead.
He said: “Afrobeats is the new pop, sold two million copies in America off of one song! Even some American artists don’t have a diamond record.
“If I’m being honest, I don’t listen to any other genre of music anymore. don’t listen to rap that shit is boring to me. It’s dead now, it’s tired. These guys do the same shit, rap on the same beats and the same flows.”
TG Omori reveals his stance
Weighing into the comment by Wizkid that has since caused an uproar among other artists, Omori who is known as a leading figure in cinematography took to Twitter to reveal where he stands.
According to the 27-year-old, no matter the genre of the song, the making of the video should be brought to him.
He wrote: Rap or Afro beats. Make una sha carry the video come.
M.I Abaga replies to TG Omori’s stance
Replying TG Omori’s post, legendary rapper, Jude Lemfani Abaga, better known as M.I Abaga urged him to reduce the price of his production.
He wrote: Bring the price down abeg make I show
Kemi Filani earlier reported that M.I reacted to Wizkid’s statement about rap music. He urged rappers to focus on their craft, adding that the genre will keep growing.
Reacting in a post shared on Twitter on Friday, M.l Abaga wrote: “The energy around HIP-HOP right now feels right.. I know most rappers are still not the most popular yet.. but right now is the time for us to focus on the craft.. just keep getting better.. this year we did so well as a genre and next year we grow!!!!”
Uche Ogbodo slams Wizkid
Kemi Filani News reported hours ago that Nollywood actress, Uche Ogbodo took a swipe at Wizkid for dissing the rap industry.
Reacting, Uche questioned how Wizkid would say such about his people.
She further questioned the native doctor who enchanted Nigerians to spite each other.
Uche noted how his statement was insensitive and selfish.
“Wizkid was wrong! Too wrong! How could you say such about your people! Who do us this thing sef? Which Babalaolwo mix this juju wey say Nigerians must hate fellow Nigerians! No loyalty to your people! To your country! Only selfishness everywhere! Abeg make all of them getat! This is not nice! All Nigerian rappers y’all are the biggest and the greatest. Abeg!
In a post on her story,she pointed how his rival, Davido, wouldn’t make such statement.
“David would never do this! Lai Lai”.
