"Don’t let your emotions take control"- Singer LOJAY weighs in on artists dragging award shows after losing

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - Nigerian music star Lojay has dropped his two cents on the trending issue of artists bashing award shows after not taking home a win.

Speaking on HipTV’s “Trending”, Lojay said while it’s normal to feel some type of way after losing out, artists need to remember that professionalism should always come first.

This comes shortly after the drama that followed the 17th Headies Awards, where a few stars didn’t exactly take their Ls quietly.

Shallipopi, who actually bagged an award, still went online to vent his displeasure, going as far as swearing never to attend the ceremony again.

But Lojay doesn’t think that’s the right move.

“Everybody can get emotional about stuff for particular reasons, and that’s okay. I just feel like at the end of the day, you’re meant to be a professional artist, so don’t let your emotions take control.”

“I don’t think it makes sense to start trashing an award show just because you did not win.”