Erigga, a well-known rapper from Nigeria, has sparked intense internet discussions with his daring critique of the music business and celebrity culture.
Erigga sent the following in a tweet that is currently trending on X (previously Twitter):
It was a myth that celebrities were icons.
When you see gifted vocalists everywhere, you realize that they weren’t so uncommon—just the ones that the music business could control.
Since then, the statement has generated a range of responses. While many users concur that not all celebrities are fantastic, some believe Erigga’s post was overly contemptuous of the influence some celebrities have had.