Nigerian TikToker content creator, Habeeb Hamzat better known as Peller has received heavy criticisms for referring to Afrobeats star, Runtown as an “up-and-coming artist.”
During a recent livestream, his co-streamer suggested featuring Runtown, but Peller dismissed the idea, insisting he wanted a more successful artist.
He said,
“Wetin be Runtown? That one never blow. We no know am. Give me another person. Who is that? Runtown? Don’t bring upcoming artists on my live video. Na artistes wey don blow well well I want.”
His remark sparked backlash, with many criticizing him for speaking condescendingly about one of Afrobeats’ most influential sound innovators.
Peller has previously hosted top artists like Olamide, Tiwa Savage, and Davido on his livestream.
Runtown first gained attention with his 2014 hit ‘Gallardo’ featuring Davido and shot to international fame with his 2016 smash ‘Mad Over You.’
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