Who is Naira Marley that he cannot be banned? But he denies that the issue is political.
You might remember that.
In Q4 2020, Pancho C.Y International accused Nigerians of refusing to open our market and media space to embrace music from other African nations. In a nationalist action with subtle xenophobic hints, he called for a ban on Nigerian music. He felt Nigerian artists were taking food off Cameroonian tables.
You can watch his full rant below; Source: Pulse Nigeria
Authors: February 15, 2021 10:57 AM
It’s also quite sad that the sentiment isn’t against all foreign acts, it’s only against Nigerians.
Pulse Nigeria On February 14, 2021, Nigerian superstar and Marlian Records boss, Naira Marley was slated to headline a Valentine’s Day concert in Central African country, Cameroon. On his Instagram story, Marley thanked his Cameroonian Marlians, who stormed the airport in numbers and mobbed him, to give him a superstar reception. However, later in the day, Marley put up an Instagram carousel of himself smoking and captioned it thus,
“Fuk that shii, light that shii, puff that shii, me I like that shii…”
Published 15 February 2021
Controversial Nigerian singer, Naira Marley, was billed to perform at Chariot Hotel, Buea, Cameroon, on Valentine’s Day but the show was cancelled due to opposition by Cameroonian artistes. Before the cancellation of the show, the venue for the concert was changed twice.
A press statement by the organiser of the show, Prince Mykel Enobi, read in part, “Until last night, The Naira Marley Valentine experience was scheduled for Sunday 14th February at the Chariot Hotel, Buea, but the venue was moved to the Limbe Amusement Park, Mile 4.
“This eleventh-hour change is as a result of popular demand from Marlians, space constraints and the increasing demand for tickets from fervent Naira Marley fans and 237 music lovers across the national triangle, who have expressed their desire to see their superstars in a bigger space!
Those issues are;
Is Nigeria obliged to consume Cameroonian music?
Given that Nigeria is Africa s leading entertainment nation, is her market and media open enough to embracing other African music?
This comes after
Pancho C.Y International, a Cameroonian comedian and actor, accused Nigerians of refusing to open our market and media space to embrace music from other African nations. In a nationalist action with subtle xenophobic hints, he called for a ban on Nigerian music. He felt Nigerian artists were taking food off Cameroonian tables.
Earlier in January 2021,
Stanley Enow also pleaded with local DJs to prioritize local music over Nigerian music at Cameroonian events.