Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has criticised the music industry over what he described as a lack of support from fellow artists.
The rapper, whose real name is Emeka Akumefule, expressed frustration after the release of his latest song, claiming many of his colleagues ignored the project despite his public support for their own music.
Blaqbonez Questions Lack of Industry Support
In a post shared on X, the ‘Chanel’ crooner stated that the music industry can be “very wicked,” especially when artists fail to support one another.
According to him, he regularly promotes songs released by other musicians on his social media platforms but rarely receives the same treatment in return.
“I think this industry is very wicked because since I dropped Chanel, none of my peers have posted it,” he wrote.
The rapper also mentioned international stars including Drake, Central Cee, Future and Gunna, saying he had previously supported their releases online.
Claims of Double Standards in Music Industry
Blaqbonez further suggested that there are double standards within the entertainment industry when it comes to supporting music releases.
He argued that despite what he described as releasing a major song for the summer, many artists remained silent.
The comments quickly generated reactions online, with fans debating whether artists are obligated to publicly promote the work of their colleagues.
Previous Criticism of Nigerian Music Industry
This is not the first time the rapper has publicly criticised practices within the Nigerian music scene.
In 2023, Blaqbonez accused some musicians of using streaming farms to artificially inflate music numbers and manipulate streaming charts.
Although several entertainment figures, including Don Jazzy and Odumodublvck, disagreed with his claims, the rapper maintained that stream manipulation remained a serious issue.
He argued at the time that artificial streaming had caused long-term damage to the credibility of the Nigerian music industry.
Growing Debate Around Artist Support
Blaqbonez’s latest comments have once again sparked wider conversations about competition, collaboration and loyalty within the entertainment industry.
While some fans agreed with the rapper’s frustration, others argued that music promotion should not depend entirely on support from fellow artists.
The debate continues to trend across social media platforms as reactions to his remarks grow.
