Jeriq debunks claims of Igbo artists not supporting each other

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Jeremiah Chukwuebuka Ani, often known as Jeriq, a Nigerian rapper, has refuted the myth that Igbo artists in the music industry do not support one another as much as their Yoruba counterparts do.

In a recent episode of The Vybz TV Cartel podcast, Jeriq called the claim a “fallacy,” pointing out that his colleagues who have assisted him the most are also Igbos.

“The narrative that Igbo people don’t help each other is a fallacy. Flavour for example, has helped a lot of artists, including several rising Igbo artists, who are now thriving in the music industry due to his co-sign.

“I am also a beneficiary of Flavour’s magnanimity. My biggest song ever in this life is ‘Oluoma.’ Who gave me the verse? Flavour. Numbers don’t lie. It’s my biggest song ever. Flavour did not collect a dime from me.

“I collaborate with other artists and they send me contract and slpit-sheeet. But Phyno and Flavour have never collected a dime from me. I have done three songs with Phyno and one hit with Flavour. They collaborated with me free of charge,” he explained.

Jeriq believes that performers who predominantly perform in Igbo would one day sell out venues in the Western world, like Asake has done with Yoruba.

“The way Asake is doing everything with Yoruba language, I believe that somebody will sell out a stadium either in U.S or Paris with Igbo language,” he added.

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