A video currently
making rounds on social media shows one of Nigeria’s finest female singers
making the revelation that she intends to hang her boots in the music industry
due to the poor reception of her latest body of work.
In a deeply emotional 12
minutes clip that surfaced on popular video streaming platform, YouTube,
awarding-winning singer Waje was captured on camera in a vulnerable state as
she poured out her mind about her career as a singer.
The clip had open with a
series of screenshots of social media users baring their mind on the worrisome
state of acceptance of Nigerian artistes that have pitched their tents in the
corridors of soul music.
Waje had also come up in the exchange after a user
blamed the poor reception of her latest album Red Velvet on misogyny.
Some
other users however, watered down the argument and argued that if the singer’s
album did not do well, it was entirely by her doing, and a lack of proper
promotion and publicity by her team.
The following scene in the video shows the
singer in a heated phone argument with some members of her team identified as
Fatima and Tolani.
In a heartbroken tone, she made it known that she was tired
of pumping money into music when it was not yielding as much profits in return.
Waje continued by saying her belief in music was already taunted and she no
longer had any faith in what she was doing. She said music was not the only thing
she was good at and maybe it is long due for her to explore other
opportunities.
Some users on the
platform took to the comment section with emotional reactions to the video, see
comments below:
Olajumoke kolade: Mama I Cried!!!!! This was an emotional one
and that you were strong enough to bare it to the world made it more so.....
Words are not just enough honestly. I pray you find your Peace to strengthen
your Faith. This Fan Loves you and prays for you.
Joseph Onaolapo: This was a
lot to watch. This is very understandable going through what you have. My words
won't put food on your table but if you remember my conversation in February,
you are a legend to me and many more. Please keep fighting.
Nneka Ezealor: So,
after making me cry watching this, Waje, tell me what you want me to tell my
9yr old daughter who fell in love with you while watching The Voice and even
more after your song with Lira. You want me to tell her that Wale doesn't want
to do music any more? How? How? How ?
Kennedy Aziagba: Waje, I understand the
industry can be frustrating, putting out music can be capital intensive but you
have loyal fans who will always be here, here to support you, music or movies,
no matter what WE LOVE YOU WAJE...
Nsoh Nannette: I initially thought this was
all a joke and it was actually gonna end up with a nice song saying don't give
up.It urged me to watch till the end only for me to start looking for the one
who was cutting onions by me.This touched me.I wish I didn't have a heart...we
love you Waje...don't give up plsss
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