In a recent interview with Echoo Room, Nigerian musician and reality TV star, Whitemoney, confidently declared that Nigerian show promoters would eventually regret their lack of support for his music career, drawing a parallel to the experiences of global sensations Burna Boy and Davido.

Whitemoney, who has been steadily carving out a niche for himself in the entertainment industry, expressed his disappointment with local promoters who have yet to recognize his potential. He believes that their skepticism is reminiscent of the early days of Burna Boy and Davido, both of whom initially struggled for local recognition before gaining international acclaim.

“Nigerian promoters did the same thing they are doing to me to Burna Boy and Davido,” Whitemoney remarked. “They don’t believe in their sounds but when the outsiders [foreigners] are appreciating you, they [Nigerians] would be forced to now believe in you and they will pay times two.”

Whitemoney’s assertion underscores a recurring theme in the Nigerian music industry, where many artists face significant hurdles before achieving success. The journey to stardom often involves overcoming initial resistance and skepticism from local promoters, who are sometimes reluctant to invest in emerging talents. However, once these artists break through internationally, the same promoters who once doubted them are often eager to associate with their success.