- In reaction to Davido’s recent performance with Angelique Kidjo, Ruger posted on Twitter, making comments about his fellow artists and the use of autotunes
- He boasted about always being booked for shows, while claiming that he doesn’t need autotunes in his live performances
Nigerian singer, Michael Adebayo Olayinka, professionally known as Ruger, has recently thrown a subtle jab at popular singer, Davido.
In a recent post on X, Ruger shared his thoughts on the use of autotune in live performances.
He humorously addressed the topic, stating that he doesn’t need autotune and poked fun at artists who do.
Ruger’s comments came after a video of Davido’s performance with Angelique Kidjo went viral, with some viewers criticizing the use of autotune.
In his words:
“Now, let’s talk about the gaddamn autotunes on the mic when y’all perform😂😂😂. Next time, tell your engineer to shut it down when you’re about to speak coz you be speaking in Tunez wahalaaaaaa. Well, Ruger don’t need that sh*t. thank you ❤️”
While Ruger didn’t directly mention Davido, his tweets were connected to the performance by online users.
See reactions below…
@drealnamdy: “Shots fired.”
@NuJhayhne: “Na frogido sub be this😭😭. Thank God media casted him few days ago, he no get good voice at all😭”
@Mich__Alex: “Only me, Ruger and wizkid sabi sing without autotunes for this industry.”
@KinqKudos: “Wetin Davido do you again? 😭😭😭
@De_yemopraiz06: “Na Davido get this sub 😂.”
@NetNaija_: “This pattern of faux-beef before a new release is getting stale 🤦♂.”
@Freyy_is: “Lmaooo since your first stage performance in 2021! I knew this guy has never needed an auto tune.”
Ruger had earlier stated that Nigeria’s music industry is hurting him.
He noted that wack artistes whose works are nothing to write home about now go mainstream because they have deep pockets.
Ruger noted that these below par musicians rise quickly and gain popularity because they have money to splurge on extensive promotion and publicity.
Expressing his frustration in a post on X, he stated that the situation makes him sick at heart as it is hurting him