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The Digest:

Singer Omah Lay has expressed concern over declining quality in Nigerian music and Afrobeats, accusing colleagues of chasing quick money and fame instead of musical depth. In an interview with ViewsFrance, the Soso hitmaker said artists are "just playing with music" and not trying to improve the sound or creativity. He warned that this trend is hurting African culture overseas and urged fellow artists to raise the bar for the new generation.

Key Points:
  • The global reputation of Afrobeats could suffer if quality continues to decline.
  • A new generation of listeners may grow up accepting lower musical standards.
  • Quick-money mentality prioritises viral hits over lasting artistic value.
  • Omah Lay's criticism may spark industry-wide reflection among Nigerian artistes.
  • Globalisation of Afrobeats may be contributing to the problem, he suggested.
Watch whether other Nigerian artistes respond to Omah Lay's criticism and if any industry conversations emerge about improving musical quality.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria