Sunday, August 18, 2024 - Lay, the world-famous Afrobeats singer, has shared his struggles in the music industry, revealing that he often feels unloved and unappreciated by the media and the industry gatekeepers.
He said that despite having a supportive fan base,
family, and team, he feels isolated and disconnected from the industry.
In an interview with Amazon Music, he
confessed to living in a “fantasy world” 90 percent of the time to escape the
harsh realities of his experiences.
He said: “I have my fans, family,
and team but I don’t feel loved especially by the media and the people who call
themselves the gatekeepers.
“This is something I’ve never talked about. I’m that artist that
lives in a fantasy world. I just live in my head 90 percent of the time.”
Additionally, Omah Lay spoke about the challenges of
being a Nigerian artist, particularly when travelling with a Nigerian passport.
He described the cruel treatment he receives from
immigration officers, who, according to him, changed their behaviour when they
recognised him as a famous artist.
“Travelling especially being a Nigerian and having a Nigerian
passport, I have just seen the cruelty of the world so much
“The immigration officers often maltreat me once they see the
Nigerian passport until they realise that I’m Omah Lay that’s when the
treatment changes”, he added.
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