WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Naijaonpoint reports that the singer, in a post via his X handle, expressed concern about untalented artists gaining popularity in the Nigerian music industry due to extensive promotion. Ruger stated that the situation has been hurting him because, regardless of an artist’s lack of talent, they can gain popularity if they have money for promotion. He also lamented the use of autotunes by some artists, especially during stage performances. He wrote: “The music scene has been hurting me coz no matter how shit an artist is, once there’s money for hype, Otilo. “Now, let’s talk about the gaddamn autotunes on the mic when y’all perform. Next time, tell your engineer to shut it down when you’re about to speak coz you be speaking in Tunez wahalaaaaaa. Well, Ruger don’t need that shit. thank you.” Meanwhile, Ruger has shared his thoughts on why he gets booked for more shows than his colleagues. The singer explained that he does not perform his songs alone but also showcases his personality whenever he’s on stage. He explained that being a successful performer requires more than just having hit songs. Ruger stated this via his X handle. He argued that an artiste can have millions of hit songs and still be clueless on stage.
Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has claimed that the Nigerian music industry has been hurting him.
‘Nigeria’s Music Scene Has Been Hurting Me’ – Ruger
