Osita Iheme writes open letter to Nigerian artistes after they didn't win any Grammy

The 2024 edition of the prestigious Grammy awards held last night, and although a number of Nigerian artistes were nominated, they all lost out on their awards. Writing about this, actor Osita Iheme took to social media to express his thoughts about this. His letter was met with mixed reactions as some people agreed while others didn't see why he was talking about this. Here's what Osita Iheme said and the reactions that followed.

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Taking to his Instagram page to write, Osita Iheme wrote about the Grammys:

OSITA IHEME: Dear @ayoanimashaun you tried to change the narratives but my home boys couldn’t see the future with you. They looked the other way after sometime citing some wrongdoings. thereby forcing you to move to that side. Home boys whatever happened in headies award happens x 3 the other side. Talent is not enough, there’s politics, finance, branding, monopoly, awareness . All of these is needed to activate to keep that LA gathering relevant. Does it hold outside? NO. Cause it will loose the sauce. Afro beat to the world, Do u need that gathering to show your talent ? you have conquered before their recognition. But your presence and fan base is needed to sell to the world. Because is your time. That’s if you aware, But is done in LA of course is larger than life. There’s a better graphics of the plaque but I choose this what you call it is what it is. Take your crown and rule your world. Meanwhile Congrats Nwanyioma @tyla. Africa Wins

Reacting to his write-up, one user said "There’s politics, there’s this there’s that!!!! Bulllshhitttts tell me if there’s not politics in Nigerian awards!! Taking an Africa award to USA only to be able to give out aboutt 5 award cause time for the show was over 😂😂 treat your home before throw shades at someone else" to which Osita Iheme replied:

OSITA IHEME: Read to understand not to argue.

Other people responded saying "Wetin concern pawpaw and Grammy?", "There are 500+ languages in the world but you chose to speak facts", and "As far as them Afro beats musicians are busy selling out their tickets in foreign lands, that means they are already winning", and more.

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