Controversial singer and member of the defunct Plantashun Boiz, Blackface, has stated that he doesn’t need the help of his former bandmate, Tuface, to push his music.
In a chat with Punch published on Saturday, the dancehall singer said radio stations don’t play his songs because he said some people stole his songs and as a result, he has been placed on their bad books.
Last year, Blackface accused Tuface of song theft, threatening various legal actions against the ‘African Queen’ singer.
“I did a song which preaches against the killings but radio stations would not play it because I am in their bad books. Simply because I said some people stole my songs, that is why they placed me in their bad books. I know there is a plan against me. I am an independent musician and I do not need Tuface to push my music.
“If I release a song titled, ‘Stop the killings,’ and the radio big boys do not play it, only a few people would listen to the message I am preaching which is of national benefit. The so-called big OAPs like Freeze, who is always talking about pastors, are on the radio but they are not doing anything to push socially conscious songs that preach a message. But if Tekno sings a ‘Jogodo’, they will gladly play it,” he said.
Blackface also spoke about the social ills facing the country, saying that killings would have reduced if only Nigerian singers unite with one voice to speak against the menace.
“They have killed a lot of people from my village, Agatu, in Benue. They have also killed people in Makurdi, and other places in Benue; then as they move up north to Adamawa, the trail of dead bodies continues. It does not affect my state alone. Sadly, the musicians are not doing anything about it.
“Some musicians just claim that they help victims either to gain public praises or for political reasons. Why can’t we come together and think of ways we can stop the killings probably by staging a concert?” he said.
