Nigerian Idol: Seyi Shay, a Nigerian singer and one of the judges on the Season 6 show of Nigerian Idol, was chastised by Nigerians after telling a boy auditioning that he will never make money singing.
When commenting on the contestants’ results during the live audition on March 29th, Seyi Shay made several remarks that irritated Nigerian Idol viewers. She stated;
“And I’m laughing at the fact that I can’t just believe what I just heard. Like who told you, just wait. Somebody lied to you, somebody told you to come here and audition. And that person should go back and tell them that they are not your friend. Because that was not a good audition
She went further and gave a verdict regarding the contestant’s musical career;
“You have a sweet-talking voice and it comes out in your singing voice but your performance terrible. You are never going to make money being a singer.”, she added.
“You are never going to make money being a singer” – Seyi Shay tells a 17-year-old boy at audition.pic.twitter.com/6WXrmPJFw8
— Laila Ijeoma | Lailasnews.com (@LailaIjeoma) March 28, 2021
Seyi Shay’s comments didn’t sit well with the viewers of the show and they took to Twitter to express their thoughts regarding her statement. Below are some reactions;
Imagine Seyi Shay telling a 17 year old with good voice, who has passion for singing that “YOU ARE NEVER GOING TO MAKE MONEY BEING A SINGER”. Cos you’re God abi?
*** Wtf!! This is too much from Seyi shay, is this supposed to be a word of encouragement to a 17y/o kid???
*** Before y’all start dragging Seyi Shay like tigger generator make sure you watch the complete video here.