Why fame is a ‘crazy punishment’ – Blaqbonez spills

Emeka Akumefule, better known as Blaqbonez, a well-known Nigerian rapper, opens up about his life and describes fame as a ‘crazy punishment.’

The BBL crooner revealed this during his appearance on the latest episode of Joey Akan’s Afrobeats Intelligence Podcast.

According to Blaqbonez, people who are “normal” and wealthier than celebrities do not experience the same level of stress that celebrities do.

The ‘Like Ice Spice’ singer expressed his displeasure, claiming that his celebrity in Nigeria prevents him from having genuine fun.

In his own words;

“I think fame is a punishment. Normal people can have all the money in the world, and drive a way bigger car than I would drive. But in traffic, everybody will leave them and focus on me. Why?

“Now, if I walk into a restaurant, everybody is on me. I can’t even do those basic things. Normal people can have 50 times my money, wear a regular T-shirt and just stroll. Nobody is checking what type of ring, or chain he is wearing or how fresh he is looking. No human being cares. They just go straight to the world to buy whatever they want. Enjoying whatever experiences.

“I can’t even go out in Nigeria to have actual fun. I must be Blaqbonez. It feels like a crazy punishment. Other people who have way more money have a much easier life than me. I have to be hiding.”