Veteran Nigerian rapper Erhiga Agarivbie, popularly known as Erigga, has weighed in on the ongoing feud between fellow rappers Odumodublvck and Blaqbonez, describing it as damaging to the unity and growth of the Nigerian hip-hop community.
Speaking during a recent interview with Yanga FM Lagos, the Paper Boi crooner expressed disappointment over how the beef has divided fans and artists, creating unnecessary tension in the industry.
Erigga lamented that while rap rivalries are not new to hip-hop, the ongoing clash between Odumodublvck and Blaqbonez has gone beyond healthy competition. He believes the situation is being exploited by fans who prefer conflict over celebrating the culture’s achievements.
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“Nigerian fans like it when rappers fight,” he said. “The ongoing beef between Odumodublvck and Blaqbonez is bad for the culture because it enables people who don’t love our culture to bring in their crazy opinions.”
He explained that instead of focusing on promoting Nigerian rap globally, fans are fueling discord between artists for entertainment.
“Beef isn’t really good for the music business, especially for hip-hop,” Erigga continued. “It brings traction, but it doesn’t help the culture.”
According to the rapper, the current situation has put many artists in an uncomfortable position, as they are now being pressured to take sides. “Blaqbonez and Odumodublvck are beefing; they’re both my close colleagues, so the room now is a bit tensed,” he admitted.
He further criticized the hypocrisy of fans who only engage with hip-hop culture when controversies arise. “People are hyping their beef not because they love hip-hop but because they love to see artists fight,” he said.
“When last did you see them celebrating hip-hop achievements? They only come around when the culture is heated. This fight is beyond rap beef.”
Erigga acknowledged that rivalry has always been part of hip-hop history, noting that rap battles can sometimes spark creativity and competition. However, he emphasized that when conflicts become personal, they end up doing more harm than good.
“Rap battles can push artists to do better,” he explained. “But when the focus shifts from art to ego, it stops being about the music. What we’re seeing now is tension, not growth.”
He also urged Nigerian rappers to prioritize collaboration and unity over conflict, stressing that a united front would elevate the genre and give it more recognition both locally and internationally.
Erigga, known for his street-conscious lyrics and outspoken personality, has long been an advocate for maintaining authenticity and solidarity within the Nigerian rap community.
He advised artists to channel their energy into producing timeless music rather than fueling feuds that divide the culture.
He concluded by urging fans to stop encouraging disputes and instead celebrate the achievements of Nigerian rappers.
“Let’s push the culture forward,” he said. “Hip-hop in Nigeria is bigger than any two artists fighting. The moment we understand that, the culture will truly grow.”
Erigga’s comments come amid heightened social media exchanges between Odumodublvck and Blaqbonez, whose lyrical and online clashes have dominated conversations in the Nigerian rap scene in recent weeks.
