Talented Nigerian rapper, Blaqbonez, whose real name is Emeka Akumefule, recently took to Twitter to express his thoughts on fellow artists who operate streaming farms. Blaqbonez made headlines a week ago after he mocked singer Portable over his arrest. However, in his recent tweet, he directed his message at Nigerian artists who depend on streaming farms for chart numbers. Blaqbonez expressed his hope that one day these platforms would catch these artists who engage in such fraudulent activities, and everyone would know the Yahoo artists from the real ones.
It is no secret that streaming farms have been a controversial issue in the Nigerian music industry. BNXN and Ruger recently dragged each other on social media over the issue, and there have been claims that certain artists do not entirely deserve the accolades they receive. Blaqbonez's tweet is a reflection of the growing concern among artists and fans about the integrity of the music industry and the need for transparency and fairness.
While Blaqbonez did not call out any particular artist in his tweet, his message serves as a warning to those who engage in such activities. It is hoped that artists and stakeholders in the industry will work towards promoting a level playing field that allows for fair competition and recognizes genuine talent and creativity.
