During an interview on a local radio station, Nwagi lamented the selfish conduct of Nigerian artists especially with projects they collaborate on with Ugandan artists. Despite working with the 'Naija' stars, Nwagi says that they are users who take advantage of projects to push their brands in Uganda because the Ugandan artist puts in effort to promote the song in the country.
'Naija' artists look down on Ugandan music and Ugandan artists - Winnie Nwagi
Ugandan artist Winfred Nakanwagi, popularly known as Winnie Nwagi, has no kind words for Nigerian artists for failing to promote Ugandan music in their country.
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"We love making collabos with Nigerian artistes. It is good because imagine a song with Burna Boy. It would be a big hit here in Uganda because you would push it so well here (in Uganda). He can even help you and shoot the video if he has time but that artist will not push the song in Nigeria," Nwagi said
However, they do not return the favour to promote the song in Nigeria. The singer expressed her perplexion with this kind of behaviour on a mutually beneficial project that requires reciprocity.
"I don’t know why they feel sweet. I feel like I also personally resent them now. We have artists here who have done with them collabos but this music doesn’t play in their clubs, or anywhere. It stops here. They don’t push our music," she added.
She has worked with Nigerian artist Slim Prince on her her hit song "Fire Dancer" which was a fan favourite in Uganda, but not so much or at all, in Nigeria. His name should have been a warning that there was a 'Slim' chance he would give her track royal treatment in his country.
Other Ugandan artists who have allegedly been denied entrance in the Nigerian market include Jose Chameleone, Bebe Cool, Fik Fameica, among others.
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