Nigerian music star Mr Real has responded forcefully after fellow artist Idowest asserted that he was the original creator of the hit track ‘Legbegbe’. The song, which dropped in 2018 and helped propel the Shaku Shaku dance craze, was officially credited to Mr Real featuring Idowest. But Idowest claimed during a recent live chat with streamer Carter Efe that he wrote the entire song and only brought Mr Real on board as a favor.
In his rebuttal, Mr Real pointed out that Idowest’s version of events is false and that he himself is the rightful owner of the track. He also took issue with Idowest’s taunt about a physical fight, stating that as the older artist, he would not back down from such a challenge. Mr Real stated: ‘Idowest, I caught wind of your remarks on Carter Efe’s stream. You boasted that you’d defeat me in a bout. I am your senior brother, and I will teach you a lesson.’
Mr Real further remarked that instead of focusing on his music career, Idowest chose to disparage him and lay false claim to ‘Legbegbe’. He also referenced Idowest’s reported deportation from the United States, suggesting that Idowest should address his own issues rather than stirring up conflict over a song that he did not create alone.