Friday, April 25, 2014

Iyanya reportedly demanded $4000 (ksh350,000) to appear on Kenyan singer Habida's Music video

Nigerian singer Iyanya has been reported to have made an exorbitant demand to appear on a video of a song he had recorded with South African based Kenyan singer, Habida.

Habida who is a recent act under Kenya’s successful recording company, Gallo Records and Warner Bros could not meet up to the ‘Kukere’ singer’s demands. According to reports from Habida, Iyanya’s management demanded for a whooping sum of $4000 (Sh350,000) .

As if that was not enough, they also wanted Habida to buy Iyanya a suit to wear in the video in addition to a private stylist of their choice although that was not a problem as the Kenyan singer was already using his stylist. “I’m not really sure whether Iyanya was aware of what was happening. I could not meet those demands at that time, and so I have decided to release the song soon.” Habida said

Habida has now rerecorded the song with ‘Oleku’ singer Ice Prince, and ‘Kedike’ singer Chidimna.  “Ice prince was excited when he heard the version we did with Chidinma. Initially I wanted to record a different song with him, but he insisted he wanted to be in that one specifically. I will release the three songs soon,” she added.

In this day and age, it’s hard to find artists who would do anything for the passion and love for music. Everyone is after the money or nothing. His loss!
Nigerian singer Iyanya has been reported to have made an exorbitant demand to appear on a video of a song he had recorded with South African based Kenyan singer, Habida. - See more at: http://fabmagazineonline.com/fab-gist-iyanya-demanded-4000-appear-sa-singers-video/#sthash.bR1oYTP4.dpuf

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