Afrobeats singer Mr Real has criticised Nigerian musicians and fans for continuing with entertainment activities amid rising insecurity in the country.
In a recent video, the ‘Legbegbe’ crooner expressed concern over what he described as insensitivity within the music industry, noting that many artists are still releasing songs and performing in clubs despite the troubling situation nationwide.
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According to him, the current state of the country has made it difficult for him to focus on releasing new music.
“I wake up to terrible news every day. I am even scared to drop songs because of the terrible things happening in Nigeria,” he said.
Mr Real questioned how some of his colleagues are able to carry on as usual despite the circumstances.
“Artists who are releasing songs are trying because I don’t know the kind of mind they have. How do some artists do it?” he added.
The singer also criticised the general public, stating that many Nigerians appear to have normalised the situation by continuing with nightlife and entertainment.
“This country is burning. People are dying. Some individuals have turned insecurity to business and we still go to club. That is the problem,” he said.
While acknowledging that people have personal lives to live, Mr Real argued that the current reality should prompt more reflection and concern.
“You can argue that you have your own life to live. I also can’t deny that I don’t club or enjoy my life. But can’t you see that it is not normal?” he asked.
He concluded by questioning whether Nigerians have become desensitised to worsening conditions, suggesting that the situation feels abnormal.
“It is like we are under a spell to be docile no matter how worse things get. Is it normal?” he said.
