“I’m the Greatest Afrobeats Artiste of the Decade” — Omah Lay

Nigerian singer and songwriter Omah Lay has stirred up a big conversation in the music world after calling himself the greatest Afrobeats artiste of the decade.

The talented musician, known for hit songs like “Holy Ghost” and “Don’t Love Me,” made the bold claim during an interview with Capital Xtra. He spoke openly about where he stands in the Afrobeats space and did not hold back.

“I am the greatest Afrobeats artiste of the decade, I am the greatest,” Omah Lay said during the interview.

But the singer was quick to explain what he means by greatness. For him, it is not about how many streams he gets or how popular he is. Instead, he believes true greatness is about the quality and depth of the music itself.

“When you come to making art, I’m the greatest,” he added.

His words have since gotten a lot of people talking. Fans and music followers have been debating what really makes someone great in Afrobeats. Is it topping charts? Is it the impact on culture? Or is it the artistry behind the music?

Omah Lay’s statement comes at a time when Afrobeats is growing fast and reaching more people around the world. It also shows the boldness and self-belief that many young African artistes now carry as they push the genre to new heights.

Whether you agree with him or not, one thing is clear — Omah Lay is confident in his craft and is not afraid to say so.

Watch Omah Lay’s Interview with Capital Xtra Here:

I’m the Greatest Afrobeats Artiste of the Decade – Omah Lay