By Karen James
“Forgotten Singer Sky B, Once Famous for Hit Song “My Bébé,” Faces Financial Struggles and Seeks Help from Nigerians to Return to Limelight”
In a heart-wrenching revelation, Nigerian singer Sky B has opened up about the challenges he has been facing since his rise to fame with the hit song “My Bébé” and subsequent fall from the limelight. The singer, who signed a 10-year record deal with a label in 2005, shared that he has been struggling financially and emotionally, with less than N2k in his account and unable to support his wife and five children due to mounting bills.
Sky B, whose real name is Sky Ekwueme, disclosed that he has been unable to return home to his family for weeks at a time due to the financial strain he is under. The singer lamented that after a minor problem led to his dismissal from the record label, he has not received any royalty payments for his songs, leaving him in a dire situation.
Expressing his deep desire to make a comeback in the music industry, Sky B pleaded with Nigerians for support and assistance to help him regain his footing in the music scene. The singer, who once captured the hearts of music lovers with his melodious tunes, hopes to revive his career and provide for his family once again.
As fans and well-wishers rally around Sky B in his time of need, the singer’s story serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by artists in the music industry and the importance of supporting those who have fallen on hard times. With the power of unity and compassion, there is hope that Sky B can rise from the shadows and reclaim his rightful place in the limelight.