Afrobeats singer Spyro has alleged that publicly identifying as a Christian in the Nigerian music industry comes with significant challenges, including discrimination and lack of support.
Speaking in a recent interview with Echo Room, Spyro disclosed that his “Jesus boy” brand has attracted criticism and hostility. He lamented the lack of support from media moguls, stating, “Outside from the blogs that I paid to post me, how many media moguls post me? People who are not doing as well as I am, they post them.”
He also recounted a conversation with popular R&B singer-turned-pastor Banky W, who reportedly warned him about the difficulties of being vocal about his Christian faith in the music industry.
Spyro said Banky W revealed that his challenges in the industry began after he publicly proclaimed Christ.
Spyro explained, “My biggest challenge in the music industry right now is discrimination. I came out with the ‘Jesus boy’ brand and I’ve received the biggest criticisms,” he said.
“If you want to be truthful to yourself, how many media moguls support or post me when I drop songs? You see them posting other artists but outside from the blogs that I paid to post me, how many media moguls post me?
“Do you see these guys post me? Sometimes, I ask myself why because people who are not doing as well as I am, they post them. The answer is simple; once you come out and declare Christ publicly, you enter a war.
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“It’s like the whole system is designed to pull you down. Banky W told me that his problem started in the industry the moment he proclaimed Christ.
“He told me to be sure that I am ready for this. He said when he was a ‘bad boy’, everything was going well but immediately he decided to do it in godly way, war started,” he added.
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