Nigerian street pop artiste, Victor Okafor Uchenna, better known as Mr Real, has claimed that his colleagues D’Banj and Mr Eazi are owing him royalties for collaborations.
He said that he recorded the song ‘Issa Banger’ with D’Banj but did not get paid, and has not been receiving royalties from the song either.
Mr Real also said that he did two collaborations with Mr Eazi, but the singer didn’t pay him a dime.
He however, said he still expect them to do the needful, and pay him what is owed as he wants to live the Island lifestyle and have their kind of money.
In his words:
“I have a song with D’Banj. I was the one that brought my producer, Cracker and Slimcase, on board, and we made that song [‘Issa Banger’]. The song blew. And we shot the video with love and all.
I’m not saying I’m being ungrateful for what you’ve done. But give me what is rightly mine. It’s my right. The song is being used in movies, even American movies, and I haven’t received any royalty. When we recorded ‘Overload,’ there was no contract. There is no split sheet. He [Mr Eazi] didn’t give me anything. Till today, there is nothing.
And the truth is that these people [my colleagues] know what they are doing. The same Mr Eazi called me for another feature with Legendury Beatz. The two features he called me for, I didn’t waste time before sending my vocals to him. There is this saying that when you do a favour, you don’t expect them to do something in return. Omo, me I dey expect o. When I do you a favour, I expect you to render same to me.
We also need their kind of money. We want to live the Island life too. You guys should help us. I’m not calling you out for anything but you should know you’re supposed to do this. I know if I message you, you won’t answer me. If I call D’banj, he no dey pick my call. Mr Eazi no dey pick my call.”
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