Still On Headies 2016: Yung6ix Accuses Organisers Of Tribalistic Selection
Artist showing disdain towards award organisers seems to be the in thing, as multi talented rapper, Onome Onokohwomo better known as Yung6ix, joined the growing list of Nigerian artistes venting against the organisers of this years Headies awards following the release of the nominees list.
The Warri, Delta State born rapper whose name did not appear on any of the award categories took to Twitter today to accuse the organisers of ethnic bias in their selection process. Yung6ix was particularly disappointed that his hit single, Respek On My Name was not considered good enough by the selection panel.
Read his series of tweets on the subject below…
Headies and tribalism though
— Swagga Lomor (@Yung6ix) November 11, 2016
Respek On My Name is the Biggest Hip Hop record this year #jstknw
— Swagga Lomor (@Yung6ix) November 11, 2016
Prolly the only Nigeria hip hop record playing in Europe and American Radio #RespekOnMyName
— Swagga Lomor (@Yung6ix) November 11, 2016
Respek On My Name Competition had over 33,000 votes and over 5000 covers for a Nigerian Hip Hop song that’s a world record
— Swagga Lomor (@Yung6ix) November 11, 2016
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