Burna Boy Refused To Help Me Despite Paving Way For Him, Others – SkyB

Veteran Nigerian singer SkyB has expressed disappointment over what he described as a lack of support from younger artists from Port Harcourt despite his contributions to the growth of the city’s music industry.

Speaking on a recent episode of the KAA Truth podcast, the “Pray For Me” crooner said he played a role in helping several Port Harcourt artists, including Mr. 2Kay and Timaya, during the early stages of their careers. However, he claimed that many of them distanced themselves from him after his career declined.

SkyB said that although he did not directly assist Burna Boy, he believes the Grammy-winning singer should have shown appreciation to those who paved the way for artists from Port Harcourt by offering support through collaboration or financial assistance.

Recalling one of his experiences, SkyB said:

“I once gave a PA to the Governor an artiste’s number and he called the artiste and told him he wants him to perform with me at an event and the artiste declined that he doesn’t want to share stage with me. The artiste rejected the contract because he doesn’t want me to be part of the deal.

“These are brothers I have helped in the past. I helped many artists like Mr. 2Kay and Timaya. We made sacrifices for Port Harcourt music industry. We invested a lot of resources.”

Expressing his frustration, he added:

“What is annoying me most now is Burna Boy coming into limelight and not remembering me and those who paved the way for Port Harcourt musicians. He is supposed to support me financially or collaborate with me to rejuvenate my career. That is the problem I am having.

“Assuming I am a Yoruba or an Igbo man, maybe they could have considered helping me. But because I am from Rivers the envy is too much.”

His comments have sparked discussions online about loyalty, mentorship, and the responsibilities successful artists may or may not have towards those who came before them.