Lagos, Nigeria – Nigerian singers Ruger and Joeboy don dey involved for social media supremacy battle as dem prepare to release their albums on March 28.
On Thursday, March 27, Ruger take to X, drop cryptic post wey get fans speculating wetin e mean. E boast say some of him colleagues go need to go back to studio after dem hear him sophomore album, ‘Blown Boy Ru.’ E go further say some competitors no go even fit drop their albums on da same day as him.
“Some people will have to go back to the studio after they hear this album, some people won’t even have the chance to coz they dropping the same day as me sad! #blownboyru,” Ruger write.
Fans quickly point finger to Joeboy as na him album ‘Viva Lavida’ dey also set for release on March 28. Not long after, Joeboy post him own cryptic message wey seem directed to Ruger, talk say some people dey compete with am.
“The sky is big enough for everyone to fly but some people are choosing to fly right beside me lol. I get it, I inspire you,” Joeboy write.
This no be di first time Nigerian musicians dey clash over album release date. For May 13, 2022, fans of Burna Boy and Davido also face off on social media after di two singers drop their singles, ‘Last Last’ and ‘Stand Strong’ on di same day.
Davido celebrate when ‘Stand Strong’ top di Apple Music chart before Burna Boy responded as ‘Last Last’ later topped di chart again. Dis kind competition dey add more drama for Nigerian music scene as fans eagerly dey wait for March 28 to see who go shine pass.
Nigerians don dey watch dis tussle closely as both artists dey prepare for big moments in their careers. Ruger and Joeboy be two of di hottest talents for Afrobeats right now, and their albums fit change di music landscape.
