Nigerian artist Erigga criticized his countrymen for elevating foreign entertainment while dismissing domestic performers. The rapper addressed the Headies Awards relocation to America as evidence of this pattern when speaking to Yanga FM.
He argued that Nigerians celebrate small overseas gatherings more enthusiastically than major home concerts. A London event with 300 attendees garners more attention than a Nigerian show drawing 5,000 fans, according to Erigga.
The Warri native believes music should transcend borders, but notes that Western audiences support their artists better. Nigerians lack this solidarity, he said.
Requests for English-language verses frustrate him since street-level communication defines his artistry. Erigga rejected positioning himself as an academic authority through language choices that alienate his core audience.
He argued that Nigerians celebrate small overseas gatherings more enthusiastically than major home concerts. A London event with 300 attendees garners more attention than a Nigerian show drawing 5,000 fans, according to Erigga.
The Warri native believes music should transcend borders, but notes that Western audiences support their artists better. Nigerians lack this solidarity, he said.
Requests for English-language verses frustrate him since street-level communication defines his artistry. Erigga rejected positioning himself as an academic authority through language choices that alienate his core audience.
