(Gist) Reasons Why Erigga Couldn't Make it home with an award at The Headies Awards 2018 | @erigganewmoney

Here are the few reasons why "Erigga" couldn't make it home with an award at The Headies Awards 2018

Although Erigga is very lyrical, he sometimes receives backlash and his music is not given enough airplay because of its vulgarity. His music is for a more mature audience. Back in 2010, he erupted onto the music scene with a music video titled "Dem No Get Two Heads". This video has some graphic content and was shot by Igho Tosin of Igho Films. The fact that it was so explicit struck curiosity all over the country and as a result, it received over five thousand views in the first week it was uploaded on to youtube.

Erigga was lucky enough to produce music with one of Nigeria's legendary heavyweight producer, Law Low. The two produced a single entitled "Won Be Be" and its music video was shot by the same director, Igho Tosin of Igho Films who helped create the early controversy as mentioned before.

Besides all these songs, Erigga has pennedover one hundred songs while serving time for a juvenile misdemeanor in his home state, Warri.

Erigga's message

As a celebrity and recording artist who grew up in the streets, he inspires many, especially those who want to venture into the music industry. His message to those aspiring musicians is to stay strong, confident, and become the best in what you do despite the growth in the entertainment industry and many influences. He also recommends that you stay true yourself and your culture especially in your music. Erigga believes that cultural appreciation and acceptance should be promoted.