Nigerian music sensation Reekado Banks has dropped a bombshell—vowing to expose a behind-the-scenes industry figure he labels as “demonic” in methods that sabotage emerging artists’ careers.
In a now-viral post on X (formerly Twitter) back in late March—which is seeing renewed attention—Reekado didn’t mince words:
“One day, I’ll take an interview to talk about someone in the corners of the entertainment industry, who’s either absolutely CLUELESS or plain DEMONIC. Somehow, the brightest budding talents fall in their lap…and agree to policies that effectively slow these talents down and…frustrate them out of pursuing their dreams.”
He promised further revelations in a forthcoming interview—feeding intense speculation across Nigerian showbiz.
To avoid further misinterpretation, Reekado was quick to clarify that Don Jazzy, founder of Mavin Records, was not the target.
> “It may not be obvious to you all, but I’m definitely not referring to Baba J… That said, oloriburuku gbaaaa, ni Eni to mo n so yi!”
Despite distancing himself from Don Jazzy, Reekado doubled down on his promise, reinforcing that the industry insider responsible would be “revealed soon.”
Reekado’s remarks shine a spotlight on a growing problem in the Nigerian music industry: exploitative deals and exploitative power dynamics that hinder rising talent. Multiple outlets—including The Nation, Daily Post, and TheCable—highlighted his concerns that promising young artists are being lured into unfair contracts or emotional pressure, allegedly stemming from dark, manipulative tactics.
Industry watchers suspect his cryptic “demonic” descriptor isn’t just creative flair—a possible nod to spiritual or psychological manipulation masking greed. Tribune Online referred to the alleged culprit as a potential “star-killer” lurking in the shadows, signing stars only to hobble their progress afterward.
Fans and industry voices quickly jumped into the fray:
“Call out Wizkid… his cup don full tey tey”
“Remember to attach evidence!”
These reactions indicate how high the stakes have soared—sparked by suspicions involving top-tier artists, labels, managers, or even spiritual influences embedded in deals.
Reekado’s next move? He hinted at a future sit-down interview, where he plans to name names and present hard evidence about the “demonic” individual. Although a date hasn’t been confirmed, anticipation is building among Nigerian media and fans alike.
This could prove to be one of the most groundbreaking exposés in Nigerian entertainment—challenging the industry’s secrecy, unfair bargaining power, and the intersection of finance, fame, and fortune in rising stars’ journeys.