Nigerian rapper, Jeremiah Chukwuebuka Ani, professionally known as Jeriq, has addressed the claims that Igbo artistes lack support for each other.

The indigenous rapper, while speaking in a recent episode of The Vybz TV Cartel podcast, described the narrative as "a fallacy,” citing how his senior colleague, Flavour has thrown his weight behind several artistes, including many rising Igbo artistes in the music industry.

He further shared how Flavour also gave him his biggest song, adding that the singer never collected any amount from him. Jeriq also explained that he has collaborated with other artistes who sent him billing sheets, however, Phyno and Flavour do it with him for free.

He said:

“The narrative that Igbo people don’t help each other is a fallacy. Flavour for example, has helped a lot of artists, including several rising Igbo artists, who are now thriving in the music industry due to his co-sign.

“I am also a beneficiary of Flavour’s magnanimity. My biggest song ever in this life is ‘Oluoma.’ Who gave me the verse? Flavour. Numbers don’t lie. It’s my biggest song ever. Flavour did not collect a dime from me.

“I collaborate with other artists and they send me contract and slpit-sheeet. But Phyno and Flavour have never collected a dime from me. I have done three songs with Phyno and one hit with Flavour. They collaborated with me free of charge.”