Omah Lay sadly shares how Afrobeat artist stole his album idea

• Nigeria’s music industry is known for its controversies, especially regarding claims of idea theft.

• Omah Lay, recounted a painful experience that prompted him to completely remake his album.

• In an interview with media figure Zach Sang the reveals how is music “Holy Ghost” showcases a fresh movement in Afrobeat.

Nigeria’s music industry is known for its controversies, especially regarding claims of idea theft.

Omah Lay, also called Stanley Omah Didia, recounted a painful experience that prompted him to completely remake his album.

The Nigerian Afro-pop artist chatted with media figure Zach Sang on his show about how his track “Holy Ghost” showcases a fresh movement in Afrobeat.

He had plan to create something new for his upcoming album when a colleague he admired came to share ideas with him.

Omah Lay revealed that he shared his album concepts with these artists, but just four months later, they produced their own album based on his ideas.

Following this issue, Omah, who was criticized for a bold interaction with a lady, mentioned that he had to rework his album.

Watch Omah Lay’s interview here:

Omah Lay made an effort to keep names out of it, yet fans of Nigerian music are busy speculating.

See some reactions below:

@arikeeee_: “This is sad pls mention the person name with ur full chest. This is why I like portable.”

@an_gel01: “Shey no be Rema sha?”

@chioma___official: “Is it the new smoker in town?”

@em_my9525: “E nor go pass wizkid.”

@ezeqwesiri: “The artists that have dropped albums recently, Asake, Rema, Olamide. Who again, please?”

@misschidel: “I miss this guys music to be honest. He sings so well.”

@slashazhandle: “I like the attempt to stir controversy which would also bring a lot of curiousity toward Omahlay’s next project