In a chat with Saturday Beats, Nigerian singer, Samklef, said he is no longer bitter at Wizkid but added
that it was impossible for Wizkid to write his story without mentioning
his name.
He said, “I am part of Wizkid’s history
whether he likes it or not and he cannot write his story without
mentioning my name. I have always respected Wizkid’s hustle from day
one. He has a strong will. So far so good, we have settled the
misunderstanding between us in 2015 after one of my trips from America.
We
are all busy now, so I am no longer worried about whatever people say
because at the end of the day, we all have our journey in life and
success is the most important thing. I am no longer bitter at Wizkid,
the past is gone.”
Samklef currently has a two-year
deal with American pop star, Akon. Many regard this development as a
boost in his career which was perceived to be heading into oblivion.
While
chatting with Saturday Beats, the singer said that before the deal he
had with Akon, many people used to say to his face that his career was
already dead.
“Before I bagged this new deal, people
told me to my face that my career was dead. I felt quite disappointed at
those people but it got to a time when I stopped having any feeling
about that remark.
I realised it was not about how people saw me
but the perception I had of myself. So far, I have been trying to stay
relevant. Consistency is the key. Nigerians are so sentimental and they
don’t appreciate their own and that is why I pity so many talented
people that had reigned in the past.
Once you are no longer in the limelight, they forget about you. They do not even think about the good works that you had done.
“This
new generation artistes do not have respect especially when they have
‘blown’. They are quick to forget the people that were there before
them. They forget that what they do to others would always come back to
haunt them. I don’t ever wish bad for anyone.
I have paid my dues
and I played my role in building this music industry that everyone is
benefitting from and no one is giving me my credit but God has crowned
my effort with glory and He decided to pay me with this new deal,”
Samklef said.
Already the music producer has a song,
‘Philo,’ with Akon’s, KonLife record label and he told Saturday
Beatsthat the video, which was shot in America would be airing soon.