Terry G, a popular Nigerian singer, has openly called out fellow musician, Timaya on his Instagram page.
He accused Timaya of refusing to pay him royalties.
The singer of “Akpako Master” voiced his dissatisfaction and disgust with the circumstances without holding back.
Terry G said in a recent social media post that he had been thinking about coming out about the issue, especially after listening to podcasts where musicians talk about their experiences being underpaid royalties.
He made it clear that the metaphorical “table will be used for firewood” the day he chooses to voice his ideas, suggesting that he plans to do so in a powerful and audacious way.
Terry G has said unequivocally that he wants Timaya and other musicians to pay him the 50% producer publishing royalties that are his due.
Using himself as an example of how excellence is taken advantage of and ultimately abandoned, the seasoned singer and producer bemoaned the treatment he had supposedly experienced from other producers.
Terry G. penned:
“Looking at all the podcasts and disclosure artists speaking up, the day I go talk my own, the table will be used for firewood. If you know I produced this song for you,
“I need my 50% producer publishing royalties from Himaya and others. But all the producers out there use me as an example of how they use and dump greatness. But still, I rise.”
Meanwhile, Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, has confirmed that talks are beginning with the organizers of the American Grammy Awards to produce an African edition of the prestigious award event.
Musawa made this remark in the face of criticism from several industry professionals who are concerned that the decision may undermine African music’s hard-earned accomplishments and distinct cultural character.
In an interview with our correspondent in Lagos on Tuesday, the minister claimed that Nigeria, as the birthplace of Afrobeats, should be listed among the founding members of the African Grammys.
She highlighted Rwanda, Kenya, and South Africa as leaders in the movement to establish an African equivalent of the Grammys.
However, stakeholders in the music industry recently expressed concern, urging President Bola Tinubu to halt the partnership between the Nigerian government and the American Grammy Awards, claiming that such a move would jeopardize the country’s music industry’s progress over the previous two decades.
“This is a clear case of misplaced priorities. It’s shocking how the minister could endorse the adoption of an award by an entity that doesn’t understand our culture and heritage. It reeks of neo-colonialism, and many of us in the industry see it as a perpetuation of a culture of waste that could harm our economy.
“Why bring in an American entity when we have well-established music award institutions that have tirelessly celebrated and honoured our music icons in an authentic African manner, gaining global acceptance in the process? Instead of supporting homegrown initiatives like the Headies, All African Music Awards, AFRIMA, Soundcity MVP Awards, and Trace Awards, among others, the minister has opted to prioritize foreign involvement. This is unacceptable and should be condemned by all those who love this country and the burgeoning creative industry.
“There is a movement within the music industry to reject this vexatious initiative by Musawa and we are calling on President Tinubu to prevail on the minister to bury this idea forthwith,” stakeholders fumed.
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