Singer Lekan Osifeso Junior, known as Lojay, has debunked the belief that individuals from affluent backgrounds have an advantage in the music industry.
According to him, it is actually harder for wealthy individuals to succeed in the Nigerian music scene due to the tendency of Nigerians to ridicule the wealthy.
During a recent interview on City 105.1 FM, Lagos,Lojay, the ‘Monalisa’ singer highlighted that he is proof of this, emphasizing that his talent speaks for itself despite his privileged upbringing.
“Nigerians like rich-shaming. It’s not limited to just the music industry. Once they feel like you have an edge… It’s funny because rich kids don’t have an edge. If anything, they come into the music industry on the back foot because people feel they are already rich and don’t deserve much support,” he said.
The Interviewer asked: “Did you ever experience that?”
Lojay replied: “I’m undeniably talented. They can’t try that with me. Let them challenge me on the mic.
“Mine was an inevitable situation. I heard myself before I decided to be an artist. I didn’t deceive myself. I have never done payola. My parents didn’t use their wealth to influence people to accept my music. My rich background has not influenced my career positively. If anything, being from a rich home is a disadvantage in the music industry.”
