Nigerian Entertainment News: “I Don’t Feel Loved, Especially by Those Who Call Themselves Gatekeepers” – Omah Lay
Afrobeats sensation Omah Lay opens up about the struggles he encounters in the music industry
In a candid conversation with Amazon Music, the artist expressed his feelings of being overlooked and underappreciated by the media.
Omah Lay revealed that he often retreats into a fantasy world to escape his “harsh reality.”
While he expressed gratitude to his fans, family, and team for their unwavering support, he also pointed out the numerous challenges he faces from the media and industry gatekeepers.
Omah Lay further delved into his experiences as a Nigerian traveling abroad, highlighting the difficulties and harassment he endures due to his Nigerian passport.
He mentioned that the treatment he receives shifts once immigration officials realize he is the renowned artist, Omah Lay.
“I have my fans, family and team but I don’t feel loved especially by the media and the people that call themselves the gatekeepers,”
he said.
“This is something I’ve never talked about. I’m that artist that lives in a fantasy world. I just live in my head 90 per cent of the time.”
“Travelling especially being a Nigerian and having the Nigerian passport, I have just seen the cruelty of the world so much.
“The immigration officers often maltreat me once they see the Nigerian passport until they realise that I’m Omah Lay that’s when the treatment changes.”
Omah Lay had announced break from music few months ago.
The ‘Understand’ crooner took to his Instagram story to make the announcement as he informed his fans not to expect new music from him anytime soon.
Omah Lay wrote:
“I am not giving you new music anytime soon.”
He didn’t disclose the reason for his break from music. However, in another post, the singer stated;
“I need a little more love.”
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