Nigerian sensational singer and songwriter Stanley Omah Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has recounted how a popular musician stole his idea and made an album with it.
The ‘Damn’ singer disclosed that he had an idea and had changed it with a popular singer who he loves and was hoping to make a collaboration with.
“Holy Ghost is a new movement, I was going to make the whole album with the new sound, but along the line, I changed my mind, and I decided to. I shared an idea with a certain artist, and the artiste went ahead and put up an album with my idea, and I had to go back and record my album.
“I had an idea to do something with sound, and he came to me and asked me if it was an artist that I love. So, I decided to collaborate and show him where I was heading with Afrobeat, and five months later, he put up an album with the same sound that I shared with him.”
Omah Lay
“So, I had to go back and remake my album, which would be the greatest album of all time probably in history,” Omah Lay.
Omah Lay isn’t the only one who has had his idea stolen.
Over the years, musicians have called out themselves for intellectual theft.
To build anticipation for his upcoming album, expected to be titled “Clarity of Mind”, Omah Lay has released a new song titled ‘Moving,’ which is poses to be an instant smash.
While Omah Lay did his best not to mention names, fans of the Nigerian music scene have their speculations.
“This is sad please mention the person’s name with your full chest. This is why I like Portable.”
@arikeeee_
“I miss this guy’s music, to be honest. He sings so well.”
@misschidel
“I like the attempt to stir controversy which would also bring a lot of curiosity toward Omahlay’s next project.”
@slashazhandle
Singer Reflects On His Upbringing in Nigeria
Omah Lay recently shared insights into his upbringing in Nigeria and the profound influence of his family on his career.
Reflecting on his childhood, Omah Lay described his experience growing up in Nigeria as both challenging and formative.
“It was beautiful growing up in Nigeria, where you have less. Now that I have more, I can use my experiences and resources in ways that people who have always had more might not. In my opinion, it makes you very strong and unique.”
Omah Lay
When asked about his parents’ pride in his success, Omah Lay expressed deep gratitude, particularly highlighting his mother’s unwavering support.
“My mum is very proud,” he shared.
“She knows I love her so much, and she loves me so much too. Her love for me is my fuel. I just look back at her and see how far we’ve come, and my energy doesn’t die. She’s very proud of me and trusts that I’m going to be an awesome human being. That keeps me going; it’s very motivating.”
Omah Lay
Omah Lay also touched on his family’s rich musical heritage, which has significantly influenced his path as an artist.
“My dad played the drums, not professionally, but he played on the chairs, in the dining room, and stuff,” he revealed.
He further shared that his granddad was a percussionist; he played for some legendary highlife singers in his day.
“I think that’s part of where my whole music thing came from. Growing up and realizing that your granddad was a percussionist is another validating fact that I was born a musician.”
Omah Lay
Omah Lay’s reflections provide a glimpse into the roots of his artistry, highlighting how his upbringing in Nigeria and the love and support of his family have shaped his journey to success.
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