Nigerian music sensation Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, sparked an online storm after taking to Twitter to critique the heavy use of autotune among his fellow artists.
Ruger, known for his unfiltered opinions, stirred conversation with comments many fans linked to a recent performance by Afrobeats star Davido.
On November 6, following a viral video of David ‘Davido’ Adeleke performing the song Joy alongside Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo, Ruger shared his views on autotune in the music industry.
The performance, while celebrated by some, faced criticism from others who felt it relied too much on vocal effects.
Ruger’s tweet appeared to mock artists who rely on autotune during live performances. “Now, let’s talk about the gaddamn autotunes on the mic when y’all perform 😂😂😂.
Next time, tell your engineer to shut it down when you’re about to speak coz you be speaking in Tunez wahalaaaaaa. Well, Ruger don’t need that sh*t. thank you ❤️,” he posted.
His comments quickly gained traction on social media, with fans and industry insiders debating whether Ruger’s message was a veiled jab at Davido’s performance.
Some fans praised Ruger for standing out with his natural vocals, while others accused him of stirring unnecessary drama in the music industry.
Ruger, who is known for hits like Bounce and Dior, is no stranger to controversy. Despite being relatively new to the industry, the young artist often speaks his mind and has previously hinted at being unfazed by industry norms or veteran artists.
As debates over autotune and live performance quality continue, Ruger’s tweet adds another layer to discussions about authenticity and artistry in Nigeria’s flourishing Afrobeats scene.
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