Veteran singer, Chinagorom Onuoha, popularly known as African China, has said that beyond the music itself, fans often gravitate more towards the tension and rivalry that exist between artistes.
Speaking during an interview with Sunday Scoop, the Mr President crooner noted that public fascination with conflict has become a defining part of entertainment culture.
According to him, “Fans just enjoy it. When they hear you bought a new car or a big house, they just go like, ‘okay.’ But when they hear something like your husband left you, everybody reacts for a long time.”
He added that the digital space has amplified this tendency, with social media users quick to assume roles and insert themselves into celebrity disputes. “You see online in-laws, online lawyers, online judges. Everybody just wants to be involved. Everybody is chasing the crowd,” he said.
While reacting to recent tensions between artistes and DJs in the industry, the singer stressed the need for restraint and responsibility, particularly among figures with influence. He, however, maintained that rivalry, though often unhealthy, has a way of drawing attention to the craft.
Beyond entertainment, the singer also spoke about his decision to step away from active political engagement, noting that his experiences had reshaped his perspective.
“For me, I said to myself, don’t worry about politics, I just want to be that voice that keeps saying what I say through my music. I’m not saying it for the opposition or for myself. I’m just saying what I believe should be done.”
Reflecting on the evolving political space, he noted that divisions among supporters and shifting loyalties influenced his decision. “I discovered that some people have taken sides. Everybody is an activist now, but the direction is different. And, with the bad news that is happening on the internet, you can tell that the youth has been divided.”