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The Digest:

Ghanaian singer Moliy and Nigerian artist Zinoleesky escalated from a denied collaboration into a public exchange of artistic disrespect. The conflict began when Moliy dismissively questioned a rumored joint project, leading to a heated online argument where she declared she does not associate with "local champions," a remark perceived as a slight on Zinoleesky's domestic fame versus her international chart success.

Key Points:
  • Ghanaian singer Moliy sparked a feud by retweeting a collaboration rumor with just "Who?".
  • Zinoleesky retaliated by calling her a "2 hits wonder" and claiming not to know her music.
  • Moliy fired back, stating she is "grateful" he doesn't know her and doesn't "roll with local champions."
  • The phrase "local champions" is seen as a dig at Zinoleesky's strong Nigerian fanbase versus her international reach.
  • Moliy has two Official Charts and two Billboard Hot 100 entries, with a current US Afrobeats number one.
  • Zinoleesky's Nigerian fans have since threatened to "cancel" her in Nigeria.
  • The altercation highlights the tensions and competition within the burgeoning Afrobeats scene.
This clash reveals the underlying storms of ego and perception in the music industry, where the definition of success, local dominance versus global recognition, becomes a battlefield for artistic credibility.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria