Veteran Nigerian singer SkyB has broken his silence on the painful fallout with Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy, expressing disappointment over what he perceives as neglect from the younger generation of Port Harcourt music stars.
Speaking on the latest episode of the KAA Truth podcast, the 'Pray For Me' crooner reflected on his contributions to the Port Harcourt music scene and lamented that those he once supported have now distanced themselves.
SkyB Reveals Pain Behind Fallout
SkyB recounted an incident where he helped an artiste secure a performance opportunity, only for the artiste to reject sharing the stage with him. 'I once gave a PA to the Governor an artiste's number, and he called the artiste and told him he wants him to perform with me at an event and the artiste declined that he doesn't want to share stage with me,' SkyB revealed. 'The artiste rejected the contract because he doesn't want me to be part of the deal.'
He recalled helping artists such as Mr. 2Kay and Timaya during his prime, stressing that he and others made sacrifices to build the Port Harcourt music industry. 'These are brothers I have helped in the past. We invested a lot of resources,' he said.
Frustration With Burna Boy
The singer expressed particular frustration with Burna Boy, who he believes has failed to acknowledge those who paved the way for his success. 'What is annoying me most now is Burna Boy coming into the limelight and not remembering me and those who paved the way for Port Harcourt musicians. He is supposed to support me financially or collaborate with me to rejuvenate my career. That is the problem I am having,' SkyB lamented.
He further suggested that tribal sentiments may play a role in the lack of support he has received. 'Assuming I am a Yoruba or an Igbo man, maybe they could have considered helping me. But because I am from Rivers the envy is too much,' he added.
Netizens React to SkyB's Outburst
Legit.ng compiled the reactions below:
- nonlikeray said: 'Even if he wants to support you, that entitlement talk of paving the way for him will only push him away; nobody owns anyone's success except God.'
- domingo_loso said: 'Pave way as you be Julius Berger.'
- buna_amina said: 'Why u no pave way for yourself too.'
- princess_starrrrrrrrrr said: 'How many of you remember this man?'
- _c.sochima said: 'Una no dy ever pave way for una selves?'
- am_timebomb said: 'I go use Timberland match all of dem, go soon reach ur side?'
- wendy_adammaa said: 'lol. Go hold am for neckkk nah.'
- shez_wendy said: 'How can u pave way for someone else but yourself?'
SkyB Accuses Lucky Udu of Staged Poverty Interview
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that SkyB accused media personality Lucky Udu of staging a fraudulent interview to portray him as poor and solicit donations from Nigerians. SkyB, known for his 2000s hit 'Ma Bebe,' claimed that the entire interview had been scripted by Udu, who had manipulated him into pretending to be destitute despite his stable life.
He said he owned a one-storey eight-bedroom apartment, a 2012 Jaguar, a fully equipped office, and other assets, insisting he has never been broke. The video statement trended online, sparking backlash with netizens calling both scammers, demanding refunds, and questioning SkyB's motives.
