Nigerian artistes no longer put effort into making music - Omah Lay claims
Omah Stanley Didia, known as Omah Lay, expressed concern recently in an interview with ViewsFrance about the decline in the quality of Nigerian music and Afrobeats. Omah Lay accused his colleagues of not putting effort into music-making anymore. He said, "Nigerian Music is drifting towards a place where artists are not putting so much effort into the art anymore."
Omah Lay alleged that many artists are after quick money and fame and don't care about musical depth or lyrical substance. He explained that the trend is negatively affecting Afrobeats and African culture, especially overseas. He also said, "Most artists are just playing with music these days and really aren't trying to improve the sound or the whole creative process around it."
Omah Lay urged his colleagues to improve their craft and give the new generation quality music. He said he wished "we could strive to raise the bar a little more with the craft."
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Omah Lay has voiced concerns about the current state of Nigerian music and Afrobeats. He claims many artists prioritize quick gains over quality- raising questions about the future of the genre.
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