Veteran musician Baba Fryo has sparked a lively debate in the Nigerian music community by accusing rising artist Nasboi of copying lyrics from his famous song, “Denge Pose.”
Baba Fryo shared his frustration on social media, claiming his work was taken without acknowledgment and asking for proper credit.
After Nasboi’s latest track ‘Short Skirt’ came out, which features lyrics from Baba Fryo’s song ‘Denge Pose,’
Fryo urged Nasboi to get in touch with him soon to avoid any consequences.
Watch the video below:
This has resulted in a wave of opinions on social media, with some fans calling for artists to pay respect to their predecessors, while others dismiss it as a plea for attention.
Furthermore, some users online speculate that Nasboi might have planned this as a smart way to promote himself after his new song was released.
See some reactions below:
@iamdikeh wrote: “Nasboi legend of Song Promotion 😂.”
@bebeto_cityrock wrote: “Who be this abeg🙏 Na Ruger elder brother??”
@mcmakopolo1 wrote: “Why do I feel that nasboi na him pay baba to talk … cos nasboi PR no be here 😂😂 for baba frayo to come out hmmm.”
@official_mr.ay wrote: “Someone used another person’s song, and now people are leaving negative comments. It’s easy to be unconcerned when you’re not the one dealing with the issue! Bababryo has every right to take action on this.”
@thefoodnetworknig2 wrote: “Not me singing the entire denge pose in my head rainow, nostalgic 😩.”
@ladyjane__2 wrote: “This is part of Nasboi promotion 😂😂he get am for body.”
@horlarwanday wrote: “Na diz man evolve into ruger or ruger evolve to am?”
@_eseosa__ wrote: “The CS is giving exactly what @iamnasboi wanted 😂😂😂😂 small PR Una don dey para anyhow. Na wa ooooooo, people dey this life o 😂.