The internet loves spreading fake narratives about tribal disunity within the music industry. Rapper Jeremiah Chukwuebuka Ani, better known as Jeriq, trashed the popular opinion that Igbo musicians refuse to support their own kin, unlike their Yoruba counterparts. He argued on a recent podcast that this specific belief is a total fallacy because his biggest career assists came directly from regional heavyweights.
Jeriq highlighted how superstars like Flavour gave him a verse for his massive track Oluoma without asking for a single coin. That collaboration allegedly became his most successful release ever. Phyno also jumped on three different records for zero naira, while other performers usually demand strict contracts or split sheets before working.
The artist believes indigenous rap remains viable globally despite language barriers. He predicted that someone performing exclusively in Igbo will eventually sell out arenas across America or Paris, just like Asake does, using Yoruba lyrics. Jeriq insists the numbers prove unity exists regardless of what online chatter suggests.
Jeriq highlighted how superstars like Flavour gave him a verse for his massive track Oluoma without asking for a single coin. That collaboration allegedly became his most successful release ever. Phyno also jumped on three different records for zero naira, while other performers usually demand strict contracts or split sheets before working.
The artist believes indigenous rap remains viable globally despite language barriers. He predicted that someone performing exclusively in Igbo will eventually sell out arenas across America or Paris, just like Asake does, using Yoruba lyrics. Jeriq insists the numbers prove unity exists regardless of what online chatter suggests.
