- In a recent interview, Omah Lay said he is happy with the “Afro-Depression” tag given to his music by fans.
- He stated that this shows that listeners understand and connect with his music without him needing to explain it to them.
Nigerian singer Omah Lay has expressed his appreciation for the term “Afro-Depression” being used to describe his music.
In a recent interview with Billboard, Omah Lay stated that the the label, coined by his fans, indicates that listeners have formed a connection with his sound and understand its themes without needing explicit explanation.
Omah Lay views this as a testament to the impact of his music, which has sparked a movement without requiring direct categorization.
He stated that he finds value in the fact that his fans have organically identified and described the emotional qualities that characterize his songs.
“I definitely love it. I love that I started a new movement and my music started something new that I didn’t have to come out and tell people that my music is ‘Afro- Depression’. My fans made it up and I didn’t have to explain…It’s great to witness that I can just make music and the world can decide what it’s and it becomes a movement,” Omah Lay said
Omah Lay’s music is notable for its introspective and emotive elements, offering listeners a glimpse into his personal struggles and experiences.
In the interview, Omah Lay also stated that Afrobeats artistes are copying him .
Omah Lay expressed concerns that the genre’s pioneers are prioritizing commercial success over authenticity, potentially changing the sound.
He also commented on the increasing influence of South African amapiano on Afrobeats, stating that it’s becoming more common to hear amapiano tracks in Afrobeats clubs rather than traditional Afrobeats songs.
He said:
“The artists coming out from Nigeria right now, not just Nigeria but afrobeats in general are taking a bit of my stuff, the stuff I started, everybody tryna copy something..”
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