Omah Lay opens up on what he has never talked about

Nigerian music sensation, Omah Lay has shared his personal struggles in the music industry, revealing that he often feels unloved, particularly by the media and industry insiders.

In a candid interview with Amazon Music, the “Understand” hitmaker disclosed that was something he has never discussed previously.

Omah Lay stated that despite the support of his fans, family, and team, he battles with a sense of being overlooked by key figures in the industry.

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“I have my fans, family, and team, but I don’t feel loved, especially by the media and the so-called gatekeepers,” Omah Lay confessed. “This is something I’ve never talked about before. I’m the kind of artist who lives in a fantasy world. I spend 90 percent of my time in my head.”

The Afrobeats star also discussed the unique challenges he faces as a Nigerian artist, particularly when traveling. He spoke about how his Nigerian passport often subjects him to poor treatment from immigration officers until they recognize who he is.

“Traveling as a Nigerian with a Nigerian passport, I’ve seen so much cruelty. Immigration officers tend to mistreat me when they see my passport, but once they realize I’m Omah Lay, their behavior changes,” he added.

"I don't feel loved especially by the media and the people that call themselves the gatekeepers"

– Omah Lay pic.twitter.com/uZb866duyG

— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) August 17, 2024

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