Nigerian artist Iyanya took to social media to share his excitement about the upcoming release of his album, “Once Upon a Cat,” addressing some public sentiments regarding the featured artists. In a recent post on X, the singer expressed his perspective on music, emphasizing that, for him, it’s not about big names but about creating good music.
Iyanya shared his thoughts, stating, “Sometimes you wonder how people think. I featured some of the most talented artists you will ever meet in the nearest future on my project, and some of you are complaining I didn’t get big names on the project.”
Sometimes you wonder how people think.
I featured some of the most talented artists you will ever meet in the nearest future on my project and some of you are complaining I didn’t get big names on the project.
Music is to me is not about big names is about making good music. I…
— its iyanyaaaaaa💥 (@Iyanya) January 31, 2024
The artist’s post suggests a focus on artistic merit rather than relying solely on established celebrity figures. He believes that the project, which he describes as a “masterpiece,” will bring joy to listeners’ ears. Iyanya looks forward to the album’s release at 12:00 am on Friday, encouraging fans to anticipate the musical experience he has crafted.