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Popular rapper Erigga has expressed his opinion on polygamy, stating that it negatively affects both women and children.

Speaking from his experience growing up in a polygamous home, the rapper explained that in polygamy, there are always aggrieved parties and most times, the women and children, not the man were involved.

In an interview with Yanga FM Lagos, Erigga revealed that he is trying not to be like his father by avoiding polygamy.

“I am trying not to be like my father. I don’t like polygamy; one person gets hurt, which is the woman. There’s never a polygamous situation where the man gets hurt; it’s always the woman and the kids,” he stated.

Erigga advocated for men to avoid the complexities of polygamy by embracing monogamy, which he claimed is less complicated and more fulfilling for all parties involved.

Nigerian rapper and singer Erigga has voiced his frustration over how many Nigerians seem to celebrate foreign entertainers more than local talents.

Speaking in an interview with Yanga FM, the Warri-born artiste reacted to the relocation of the Headies Awards to the United States, noting that it reflects a wider problem of Nigerians valuing foreign recognition more than local achievements.

According to him, many Nigerians attach more value to international events over local achievements, despite the thriving talents and large audiences that support them in Nigeria.

“Nigerians have this attitude when it comes to our own; we don’t regard our own. The average Nigerian prefers to show you 300 people wey dey dance for London than to show you 5,000 people attending a concert in Nigeria.

“Sometimes people be like, ‘Erigga, do one English rap for me,’ and I’m like, shey me na English professor? I dey educate people wey I meet for street,” he said.

Erhiga Agarivbie, the famous Nigerian rapper, popularly known as Erigga, has stated that he cannot quit music, emphasizing that his motivation comes from passion rather than financial gain.

In an interview with Hip TV, Erigga noted that every year, some of his colleagues leave the music industry due to various circumstances.

However, he said he can’t quit because music is his life.

The rapper emphasised that his passion for music supersedes the financial and social benefits.

“Every year, people leave music for real-life issues. But I can’t stop. Music is life. It’s what keeps me going.

“Take the business and everything out of it, it’s more of a passion. I can’t disappoint my fans,” Erigga said.