Afrobeats star Ruger is shedding light on the fake friendships in the Nigerian music scene. The singer, known for hits like Asiwaju and Bounce, said he wishes he had known earlier that true friendship in the industry is very rare.
Speaking during an interview on The Stanley Agu Show, Ruger shared that most relationships among artists are not genuine. He explained that many people only stay close when they can gain something. “The most you can have is maybe two genuine friends that stand by you… even when things are bad,” he said.
Ruger, whose real name is Michael Adebayo Olayinka, made it clear that the industry is more business than friendship. He said most artists surround themselves with people who are only there for what they offer at the moment. “They are moving around with you because you can offer at that time,” he added.
He warned that when an artist no longer has something to give, many of those so-called friends disappear. Ruger stressed that “Everything is business. Nobody cares.”
His honest words reflect a reality many musicians face. As careers rise and fall, so do the number of people around. Ruger’s message is a reminder to stay grounded and not mistake fake loyalty for friendship.
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