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Ayo Maff Praises Chike for Donating “Realness” Royalties and Unwavering Support
Rising Nigerian singer Ayo Maff has publicly expressed heartfelt appreciation to soulful singer Chike for his selfless contribution to their joint track “Realness.”
According to Ayo Maff, Chike not only offered his talent free of charge but also relinquished all royalties from the song to him.
Taking to social media, Ayo Maff revealed that Chike featured on the track without collecting a fee for his verse or studio session. He also praised Chike’s presence and encouragement at the listening party for the single—further proof of his genuine support.
“I didn’t pay him a dime for the verse, I never paid for a session, he showed up to my listening party and showed me love,” Ayo Maff shared.
“As if that’s not enough, he gave me all the royalties on our song @Officialchike. I know you probably don’t want me to tell anyone, but I’m sorry, big man—the world has to know what you did for me, and you have to know how grateful I am. I’m so glad the song title is Realness.”
The revelation has drawn admiration from fans and fellow artists alike, with many applauding Chike for his generosity and commitment to supporting emerging talent in the Nigerian music scene.
The gesture not only underlines the spirit behind the track’s title, Realness, but also highlights Chike’s growing reputation for humility and kindness within the industry.
I didn’t pay him a dime for the verse, I never paid for a session, he showed up to my listening party and showed me Love. As if that’s not enough, he gave me all the Royalties on our song @Officialchike I know you probably don’t want me to tell anyone but I’m sorry big man, the…
— Ayo Maff 🥷🏽 (@AyoMaff) June 30, 2025