Nigerian musician Spyro has shared the challenges heβs facing in the music industry. While he used to worry about money, he now says discrimination is his biggest problem.
In a chat with Echo Room, Spyro talked about how being a Christian artist has brought him criticism and less support. The singer, known for his hit song βWho Is Your Guy,β said his troubles began when he embraced the βJesus boyβ identity.
"Once you come out and declare Christ publicly, you enter a war… Banky W told me that his problem started in the industry the moment he proclaimed Christ…"
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He also mentioned a conversation with Nigerian artist-turned-pastor Banky W, who told him how his own music career changed after he publicly declared his faith. Banky W explained that he faced criticism and resistance from the industry once he chose to follow Christ.
Spyro could relate to this experience. βMy biggest challenge now is discrimination,β he said. βSince I came out as the βJesus boy,β Iβve faced so much criticism. When I release songs, how many media people share or support me? Apart from blogs I pay, almost none. Yet, they promote artists who arenβt doing as well as me. Why? Because when you openly declare Christ, you face a lot of pushback.β
Spyro added that itβs been hard not getting the same support as other artists, even from people who know his work. Reflecting on Banky Wβs advice, he said Banky had warned him to be ready for the difficulties of standing up for his faith. βBanky told me, βWhen I was living a wild lifestyle, everything was fine. But the moment I chose to follow God, things became tough.β He asked me if I was ready for that.β
Despite these struggles, Spyro remains committed to his faith and his identity as a Christian artist, knowing it comes with challenges in the music world.
