Nigerian singer Mr Real has accused music star D’banj of exploiting him during their two-year working relationship, alleging that he only received $500 in total despite his efforts and contributions.
In a recent interview with HipTV, the Legbegbe crooner claimed he felt used and abandoned.
“D’banj ripped me, no be say allegedly, he did,” Mr Real said bluntly. “You can’t be with a man for two years and the only thing you gain from this person is $500. What kind of wickedness and selfishness is that?”
He further criticized D’banj for failing to support his career or connect him to industry opportunities despite parading him as an ambassador for the Cream Platform.
“Giving money is different, let’s leave money. Are you telling me Banga no get connect to even put me on some of the things?” he asked.
Recalling some painful memories, Mr Real alleged that while D’banj flaunted luxury cars, he himself struggled with basic needs.
“I see one car wey you carry come… you carry am park am while me I no get car and you dey see me dey carry Uber come your house”, he lamented.
The singer, who rose to fame with Legbegbe, expressed deep disappointment at what he described as wasted years. He added that only his late mother could grant him the strength to forgive the veteran entertainer.
As of press time, D’banj has not responded to the allegations. Fans have since flooded social media with mixed reactions.
@grace_suyih wrote, “You don’t really gain money from celebrities, only connections.” Another, @prankhottiee, asked, “Why if dem leave record dey will start telling stories? Why not say it immediately when you’re being treated badly?”
Others believe the singer is still hurt years later. @cecilia_remi said, “For this guy to still be talking about working with D’banj after years, he must still be hurting… Some pains are just hard to heal.”
Not everyone showed empathy, as @vybesjust criticized, “But look at it, how many hit song u get… you don use money smoke colos and blaming everyone else but yourself.”
Meanwhile, @mz_yemmy summed it up, “Things dey really happen for dis una music industry.”
