He said that despite having a supportive fan base, family, and team, he feels isolated and disconnected from the industry.
Omah Lay, the world-famous Afrobeats singer, has shared his struggles in the music industry, revealing that he often feels unloved and unappreciated by the media and the industry gatekeepers.
He said that despite having a supportive fan base, family, and team, he feels isolated and disconnected from the industry.
In an interview with Amazon Music, he confessed to living in a “fantasy world” 90 percent of the time to escape the harsh realities of his experiences.
He said: “I have my fans, family, and team but I don’t feel loved especially by the media and the people who call themselves the gatekeepers.
“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 percent of the time.”
Additionally, Omah Lay spoke about the challenges of being a Nigerian artist, particularly when travelling with a Nigerian passport.
He described the cruel treatment he receives from immigration officers, who, according to him, changed their behaviour when they recognised him as a famous artist.
“Travelling especially being a Nigerian and having a 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”, he added.
