BBNaija reality star Tolanibaj has sparked conversation online after urging a top-rated Nigerian music star, whose name she did not reveal, to consider retiring.
According to the aspiring disc jockey, she urged the singer to retire while they still have their dignity, rather than continuing to release what she described as “horrible” music.
In a recent video, Tolanibaj expressed her long-held opinion, revealing that the thought had been on her mind for nearly a year.
“Why is it that Nigerian artistes don’t know when to evolve or completely transition into business?” she questioned.
She continued: “If your sound is outdated or doesn’t resonate with your fans anymore, go into business. If you have built an amazing legacy, why allow the constant disrespect by being compared to the new generation artiste?”
Tolanibaj went on to praise Olamide and Don Jazzy as prime examples of musicians who successfully evolved their careers, suggesting other artists should follow their lead.
“There’s no shame in retiring. Stop dropping nonsense music to water down your brand, especially if your past catalogue is A1. I would rather you don’t drop music at all and become a lifestyle influencer,” she added.
While Tolanibaj did not mention the artiste she was referring to, her comments have stirred speculation and debates across social media, with fans and observers trying to guess the target of her criticism.
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