Social media critic, Daniel Regha on Saturday, 11th November 2023, stirred up controversy with remarks on his X handle regarding Nigerian singers nominated for the Grammy Awards.
Regha critiqued artists like Davido, Ayra Starr, and Tyla, expressing dissatisfaction with Davido’s ‘Timeless’ album, labeling the album as unimpressive.
He criticized Ayra Starr’s song ‘Rush’ as meaningless.
However, he acknowledged Burna Boy’s merit in the Best Global Music Performance category for ‘Alone’.
Yet he questioned the nomination of Burna Boy’s album ‘I Told Them.’
Rehga’s comments generated reactions from his followers many of whom advised him not to impose his personal taste on others.
Moreover, Regha criticized the current trend among Nigerian artists for focusing excessively on PR and chart rankings instead of creating meaningful music.
Daniel is known for offering advice to celebrities on the X app.
He has given advice to figures like DJ Cuppy, Davido, Jeff Bezos, and others.
Story : Angela Osuji
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