Wizkid’s statement insensitive, rappers’ career not dead, we are winning, MI fires back

By David Adebayo

Nigerian famous rapper, MI, has listed the achievements of rappers making the rap industry in Nigeria and beyond proud, insisting that he and his colleagues are winning.

MI, who was reacting to Wizkid’s claim that the rap industry in Nigeria is dead and boring, cautioned the singer against making a sweeping and ill-informed statement about the industry.

Wizkid’s submission had stirred controversy on the social media platforms as fans of rap music queried the singer’s sense of judgment when it comes to music.

In what seemed to be a direct response to Wizkid’s tantrums, MI listed names of Nigerian rappers who are currently winning and recording good numbers with their music.

With AQ, SDC, Falz, Vector all raking in streams in downloads on digital platforms, MI also mentioned Blaqbonez, Dan Dizzy, Poe among others as successful and trending rappers within and beyond Nigeria.

He described Wizkid’s statement as insensitive and urged rap music lovers to continue show love and stand with rap.