The rapper
insisted that the Nigerian music industry has become difficult of recent, his
reason for making “Insulin” the last album he will release in the country.
“It is always
good to step aside when the ovation is loudest”. These were the words of
hardcore rapper, Modenine, who revealed that his “Insulin” album will be the
last project he will release in Nigeria.
‘Mathematical
Sege’, as he is also called, stated this in an interview published by Punch
News, on Saturday, September 10, 2016, where he refuted claims that he might be
retiring from music soon.
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“After this
last album, ‘Insulin,’ I am done releasing albums in Nigeria. I purposely did
not make too much noise about this album, I just released it and those who
appreciate it have been giving me positive feedback.”
“I don’t know
if I would release more albums but I am very certain that I would not release
any other album in Nigeria.”
“I can release
my album somewhere else but not here in Nigeria.”
The ‘Cry’
crooner lamented about the uphill in the Nigerian music industry, a reason why
he is making his “Insulin” his final work in the country.
His decision
will no doubt leave his fan base in dilemma, but they can take solace in the
numerous song releases, which have proven timeless.
“I have not
given up on Nigeria but did Nigerians not give up on me? Things are not like
they were about seven years ago.”
“Things are
getting too difficult, so I decided to release this ‘Insulin’ album and I am
done here.”
“I already
have my next chapter planned out. I am not retiring from music and Nigerians
should not worry about me.”
“I have left a
lot of materials for them and they can always go and buy and listen to them.”
“I am happy
this last album made an incredible impact especially on my core fan base.”
“This is the
most airplay I have got in a while ever since I became an independent artiste.
It is always good to step aside when the ovation is loudest.”
Modenine,
whose real name is Olusegun Babatunde, is regarded as one of Africa’s top
emcees.
Considered
exoteric due to his elevated use of grammar and punchlines, ‘Modo’ offers a
unique set of rap skills which matches the standard of any American rapper.
His music
dexterity has earned him awards such as the HipHop World Awards, Channel O
Music Video Awards and the Lyricists on the Roll Award, which he won for a
record high of seven times, at The Headies.
Some of his
music works include, Pentium IX (2005), 09.09.09 (2009), both mixtapes, and
albums like E’ Pluribus Unum (2006), The Paradigm Shift (2008) and other
amazing projects.
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