Nigerian singer and reality TV personality Hazel Onou, better known by his stage name WhiteMoney, has claimed that his music is more appreciated abroad.
The winner of Big Brother Naija 2021, “Shine Ya Eye,” asserted that Nigerians don’t appreciate his musical style because they don’t comprehend it.
Speaking on Sunday Scoop, WhiteMoney, however, asserted that he has a natural passion of singing and disclosed that the Holy Spirit is his source of inspiration.
He claims that while many in the BBNaija home knew him for his culinary prowess, singing is his true talent, which he has demonstrated.
He said;
“Music has always been in me, and I have been doing it for a long time. I do it passionately, and my inspiration comes from the Holy Spirit and the environment. I tell stories from what I see and what I’ve been through. I make ‘conscious’ music.
“I have a conscience. My songs don’t contain vulgar words or demeaning lyrics. I don’t talk down on anybody, or use lyrics that can send people into depression. All my lyrics are quite catchy and understandable. When I listen to my songs and I confirm that I am not doing the wrong thing, I get encouraged to continue.
“I know that some Nigerians already see me in a certain way, so they would not want me to do my thing. They want me to stick cooking, because of my affinity with the kitchen while in the BBN house. But, I already have that going on. Cooking is a passion, but music is my talent; and I have proved in many ways.
“Currently, I think my brand has more prospects outside Nigeria than in the country. Nigerians don’t understand me. They don’t know what I’m about. So, I want to take my brand international with my cooking, music and everything else that I do.”
