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Omah Lay responds to fans calling his music style ‘Afro-depression’
Nigerian artist Omah Lay has responded to fans who refer to his music style as “Afro-depression.” During a recent interview with The Beat FM in London on January 17, 2024, Omah Lay expressed his indifference to labels attached to his music as long as his fans were enjoying it.
He emphasized that he avoids getting caught up in titles and external opinions, preferring to focus on creating music that resonates with his artistic vision.
Omah Lay’s response suggests that he values the connection his music forms with his audience and prioritizes authenticity over conforming to specific genre labels. This mindset aligns with his commitment to delivering music that reflects his personal experiences and emotions.
In his words, “I just make my music how I want to make my music. I try as much as possible to stay away from titles and everything the world is trying to put on you. He shared a perspective that aligns with the idea of clarity emerging once the dust settles saying, “Because as my guy would always say, ‘When the smokes clear, then you see clearly.”
Omah Lay continued, “So when you identify with those things [titles and tags], it just… I just make my music, I don’t care what anybody wants to tag it, enjoy it as long as you enjoy the music.”
Addressing the notion of his music being labeled as “Afro-depression,” Omah Lay expressed openness to different interpretations. He stated, “If you feel like it’s Afro-depression, I am okay with that as long as you enjoy the music. Some other people would dance to it. It’s art. That’s what I make, and I just leave the world to enjoy how they want to enjoy it. The fans have their own opinions, I would never argue with that. If that’s how they enjoy it, that’s how they enjoy it.”