Nigerian singer Mr Real has taken a reflective turn, admitting that the very song that made him famous, “Legbegbe,” also carries some of his biggest regrets.
In a candid interview, the street-hop star revealed that he wished he had kept the record to himself rather than featuring Idowest.
According to him, the decision limited the song’s full potential and stalled what could have been a meteoric rise.
“I regret bringing Idowest into that song. I wish it was only me on it. If it was just me, I would be standing where Burna Boy and Wizkid are today,” he confessed.
Mr Real also shared that Legbegbe once caught the attention of Wizkid, who wanted to jump on a remix.
But the collaboration, which he believes might have pushed the track to international levels, never materialized.
He hinted that industry complications allegedly tied to D’banj blocked the move, describing it as one of the biggest missed chances of his career.
Released in 2017, Legbegbe became an anthem in clubs and on the streets, cementing Mr Real’s status as one of the breakout voices of that era.
Yet, in hindsight, he feels decisions made during its rollout stopped him from fully riding the wave of success.
This isn’t the first time the singer has aired grievances about the industry. He previously accused D’banj of exploiting him during their two-year working relationship, claiming that all he had to show for it was just $500.
“If to say I sing that song only me, by now na me and Burna Boy and Wizkid go dey…”
Mr. Real regrets having Idowest on Legbegbe. pic.twitter.com/6Y94emm2sP
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