Famous Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has expressed satisfaction with public impressions of him.
In a recent Instagram post, the actor stated that he will not compromise his convictions, even if this means being misunderstood.
Jim Iyke highlighted how his commitment to stand by his values has influenced his profession.
“I have grown extremely comfortable being the villain in some people’s stories. Many times, the lines between wrong and right blur in these narratives. I am happy as always to dispense with my side of it. My recourse is to distance myself from the grandstanding and theatrics.
“Sometimes, I am quick to build a wall before compromising my ideologies and principles. It is what forged who I am. It’s what inspires what I am to become.
“One thing is certain: you must trust people to be who they are. The moon will turn red before I’m who I am not. I am light to many. Others, I am what their insecurities amplify. I’m hated for it. I’m loved for it.”
In other news, Nigerian artist Divine Ikubor, widely recognized as Rema, has asserted that all emerging Afrobeats musicians since 2019 have been influenced by the framework he established.
He expressed this viewpoint during a recent appearance on The Breakfast Club.
The artist known for the hit ‘Ozeba’ further contended that he pioneered the practice of new musicians launching their careers with an extended play.
“When I came into the game [music industry], I brought a template. The way new artists come and dominate, mine was different. I started the EP trend. Every [new Afrobeats] artist since 2019 walked on that path like when you come out, you popped out with an EP,” he stated.
Rema noted that many individuals may not acknowledge his contributions to the evolution of Afrobeats, prompting him to advocate for his own achievements.
“A lot of people would argue [my innovation in Afrobeats]. I don’t like to feel an Afrobeats Messiah.
“Sometimes, people don’t like young people applauding themselves. Sometimes, it’s not for you to say. Sometimes, it’s the truth but it’s just not for you to say.
“Sometimes I can’t wait for the OGs to say it but since no one is saying it, I might have to say it myself,” he explained.
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