Popular Ndokwa-born musician, Chuks Igba, has addressed the controversy surrounding his performance charges after a fan claimed he turned down an offer of ₦800,000, insisting on ₦1.2 million.
In a viral video making rounds on social media, Chuks Igba explained that his fees are not fixed but vary depending on several factors — most importantly, the location of the event.
“Kwale, Ogume, Obiaruku — the cost is not the same,” he stated. “Sometimes I can perform for ₦200,000, ₦500,000, or even for free if there’s a personal relationship. It’s not always about the price people hear.”
The singer noted that transportation costs are a major consideration when setting his fee. He also cited industry realities, mentioning that some of his colleagues charge as high as ₦6 million for a single performance.
Chuks Igba cautioned the public against spreading misinformation without knowing the full details.
“You can only talk about what you have information on,” he said.
The clarification has sparked fresh conversations about the business side of music performances, with fans and industry observers debating the balance between an artist’s worth and affordability for event organizers.
In a viral video making rounds on social media, Chuks Igba explained that his fees are not fixed but vary depending on several factors — most importantly, the location of the event.
“Kwale, Ogume, Obiaruku — the cost is not the same,” he stated. “Sometimes I can perform for ₦200,000, ₦500,000, or even for free if there’s a personal relationship. It’s not always about the price people hear.”
The singer noted that transportation costs are a major consideration when setting his fee. He also cited industry realities, mentioning that some of his colleagues charge as high as ₦6 million for a single performance.
Chuks Igba cautioned the public against spreading misinformation without knowing the full details.
“You can only talk about what you have information on,” he said.
The clarification has sparked fresh conversations about the business side of music performances, with fans and industry observers debating the balance between an artist’s worth and affordability for event organizers.
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