Well-known rapper Tobechukwu Melvin Ejiofor, aka Illbliss, has criticised some Nigerian artists for his or her conspicuous silence on the rising hardship and escalating insecurity within the nation.
He famous that some celebrities are refusing to talk in opposition to unhealthy governance and insecurity within the nation because of egocentric causes.
He, nevertheless, counseled artists like Falz who joined protests in opposition to poor governance prior to now and likewise used their music to evangelise in opposition to corruption.
Illbliss featured as a visitor in a current episode of The Actual Shareholders podcast.
He mentioned, “There are very commendable names which have come out to talk and be a part of protests and even get arrested. Falz The Bhad Man is one in every of them. He has an entire undertaking titled, ‘Ethical Directions.’ I dare imagine that it’s most likely the Falz’s album with the least streams or business success as a result of he was vastly introspective. It simply mirrored society.
“On the opposite flip facet of issues, there’s an enormous proportion of the inventive business that has mainly turned their backs on what’s occurring in Nigeria, for causes greatest identified to them. Maybe, they know that no matter no matter you say, the federal government will do no matter they desires to do. Or, they’re simply taking part in secure as a result of the folks within the authorities are their godfathers. They invite them to their occasions.”
