Nigerian music fans are buzzing after Afrobeats stars Ruger and BNXN seemingly put their differences aside and hinted at a possible future collaboration.
The two artists, who have been engaged in a public feud for the past two years, surprised fans with a photo shared on social media, seemingly taken during a music video shoot. This unexpected development suggests a potential reconciliation and an exciting collaboration on the horizon.
The picture, posted on their respective X pages, shows Ruger and BNXN together. Ruger captioned the photo with the cryptic phrase “MAYBE ROMEO MUST DIE,” further fueling speculation about their collaboration.
This news comes as a welcome surprise for fans who have witnessed the public back-and-forth between the two artists since 2022. The tension reportedly began after a Twitter user compared their musical successes, leading to a social media exchange regarding their respective hit songs and financial achievements.
The situation seemingly escalated when they were both nominated in the same “Next Rated” category at The Headies 2022 awards. Despite BNXN downplaying the animosity during his acceptance speech, the public perception of a feud persisted.
However, the recent photo and cryptic message suggest a potential thaw in their relationship, sparking excitement amongst fans who are eager to hear a collaboration from these talented Afrobeats artists. BNXN even shared a snippet of what appears to be the collaboration, further amplifying the anticipation.
🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨 #RMD 🚨 pic.twitter.com/cjojaND33F
— Benson (@BNXN) February 27, 2024