Veteran Nigerian singer SkyB has expressed disappointment over what he describes as a lack of support from some artists he once helped at the early stages of their careers, especially musicians from Port Harcourt.
In a recent podcast interview, SkyB claimed that despite contributing to the growth of several Port Harcourt-based talents, he feels abandoned by many of them now that he is no longer in the spotlight.
He mentioned that he supported artists such as Mr 2Kay and Timaya during the early days of their careers, adding that he made personal sacrifices to help build the music scene in the region.
SkyB also expressed frustration over what he sees as a lack of recognition from global star Burna Boy, saying he believes the Grammy-winning artist could have offered him support through collaboration or financial assistance.
According to him, he once tried to connect an artist to a government performance opportunity, but the offer was allegedly rejected because the artist did not want to share the stage with him.He further claimed that artists from other regions might have treated him differently, suggesting that his struggles are partly influenced by regional bias within the industry.
SkyB said his main concern is not fame, but appreciation and support from those he helped when they were still rising, stressing that the music industry should be built on loyalty and mutual respect.He concluded by urging artists to remember those who contributed to their growth and to give back whenever possible.
