Nigerian singer Mr Real has responded strongly to claims by fellow artiste Idowest that he is the original owner of the hit street anthem Legbegbe.
The song, released in 2018 by Mr Real featuring Idowest, became one of the biggest tracks associated with the Shaku Shaku era and helped both artistes gain widespread recognition.
The latest dispute began during a livestream with content creator Carter Efe, where Idowest claimed he created the entire song and only brought Mr Real onto the track as a featured act.According to Idowest, he composed the song and was the rightful owner of Legbegbe.
He also took a swipe at Mr Real and challenged him, saying he would beat him in a fight.Mr Real has now dismissed those claims, insisting that Legbegbe belongs to him and accusing Idowest of spreading false information.
In a video response, the singer maintained that he is the rightful owner of the hit song and challenged Idowest’s version of events.
He also accepted the invitation to a public showdown, joking that despite being older, he would still defeat Idowest.Mr Real further criticized his colleague for focusing on controversy rather than promoting his music career, stating that he was unwilling to waste much time on the ongoing dispute.
The disagreement adds another chapter to the long-running tension between the two artistes over Legbegbe, a song that remains one of the most memorable street anthems in Nigerian music history.Fans have since reacted online, with many debating who deserves credit for the song while others urged both artistes to settle their differences and focus on their careers.
