Phyno vs Fake News? The Igbo Rapper Slams Journalist Over Lagos Investment Rumor
Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, popularly known as Phyno, is not one to chase clout. But when his name gets dragged into what he calls a “reckless ethnic narrative,” the gloves come off in an unexpected way.
Over the weekend, a now-entertainment viral headline alleged that Phyno told Igbos to “stop investing in Lagos” and “take their money back to the East.” But the award-winning rapper isn’t having it settle well.
“You are a fool,” he fired back at the journalist who published the claim.
“I never said anything like that. Stop trying to create division in my name.”
The Dangerous Game of Ethnic Headlines
Nigeria is not new to or a stranger to tribal tensions, especially between the Igbo and Yoruba communities. So when a public figure like Phyno is falsely quoted on a hot-button issue like economic investments and tribal identity, the consequences can be explosive, which we all know people don’t take it well.
The blog post (now deleted) claimed Phyno made the statement during a podcast appearance. But fact checkers quickly found that no such episode existed.
“This is how conflict starts,” one fan wrote on X.
“They’re using celebrities to push tribal hate.”
Phyno: A Proud Igbo, Not a Tribal Bigot
Let’s be clear: Phyno has always worn his Igbo identity like armor. He raps in Igbo. He promotes Southeast culture. But he has never advocated hate or economic isolation, which Nigerians are witness to.
In fact, Phyno has performed across Nigeria including in Lagos and has collaborated with Yoruba and Hausa artists like Olamide, Flavour, and even Northern rappers.
So this fake headline? It’s not just false, it’s dangerous.
The Real Agenda: Who Benefits From These Lies?
In today’s political and economic climate, tribal misinformation spreads fast and it almost always benefits the same set of shadowy figures: power-hungry politicians, traffic-hungry bloggers, and chaos merchants hahahaha!!! that what they are.
Dragging Phyno’s name into such a sensitive topic is not just lazy journalism it’s incitement.
And we need to ask: Who’s paying for these lies to trend? because all this is just a game for future reference
Nigerians React: “Phyno Has Every Right to Be Angry”
Social media exploded following Phyno’s response:
- “If he didn’t insult the journalist, I would’ve been disappointed.”
- “Stop using Igbo celebrities to push your agenda. Lagos is for everyone.”
- “Phyno is too classy for tribal nonsense.”
Even some media watchdogs sided with him, calling the false or fake quote “a textbook case of clickbait gone wrong.”
Thoughts: IS Phyno’s Rage Justified?
well, when a celebrity calls a journalist a fool, it usually sparks controversy.
But in this case, an exception is made because it might be deserved.
Fake headlines can start real wars. And using Phyno’s voice to push tribal division is not just disrespectful it’s reckless beyond repair.
So yes, if you’re the kind of journalist who makes up divisive lies for clicks, you probably are a fool.and thats coming from whatsnextNg
What’s your take? Was Phyno right to snap or should he have taken the high road? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
