Popular Nigerian singer Reekado Banks has reignited concerns over exploitation in the music industry, alleging that a powerful and “demonic” figure is deliberately sabotaging the careers of young artistes.
Speaking in a recent interview with podcaster Esther Oye, Reekado claimed he had personally worked with the unnamed individual and witnessed how other budding talents were also affected.
“There is one big man in the music industry who is demonic and taking advantage of young talents. I have worked with him before,” he said.
The singer stopped short of naming the alleged saboteur but said the individual knows himself. He emphasized the importance of educating young musicians so they don’t fall into the same trap.
“Every artiste this man has worked with always has a certain setback and they find themselves in a mess,” Reekado added.
This is not the first time Reekado Banks has hinted at dark dealings behind the scenes. He had earlier threatened to expose a certain industry player whom he described as either “demonic or clueless”, alleging that the person often discovers promising talents only to derail their careers through poor decisions and manipulation.
The revelation has sparked debate online, with fans and industry watchers calling for more transparency and accountability within Nigeria’s booming music scene.
