Nigerian singer Aituaje Iruobe, widely known as Waje, recently opened up about being overlooked for certain perks following her collaboration with the now-defunct music duo Psquare.
The singer and mother of one shared her experience during an appearance on the Honest Bunch podcast, reflecting on her journey in the music industry.
Waje revealed that she lent her voice to Psquare’s 2007 hit “Do Me, I Do You,” singing part of the track. She even reminded fans of her contribution from back then.
Despite her involvement, Waje said she was neither compensated nor publicly acknowledged by Psquare for her work on the song.
The discussion took a pause just as she began describing the actions she took after realizing she had been overlooked.
Recalling the emotional side of the experience, Waje asked listeners to picture her walking through Onitsha Market, hearing the song on the speakers, and telling vendors that it was her singing only for them to respond with indifference, asking, “Who are you?”
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@crco:”Wow I didn’t know it was her. You guys didn’t try at all. You better do the needful and pay her for her own contributions to this global hit song. Meanwhile as an aside I didn’t know Waje is Igbo.”
@avdo69:”Nigerian music industry runs on “use and forget.” Too many legends worked behind the scenes with zero credit.”
@waleobiz:”Do me I do you”; life ironically did her back. She deserved better.”
@BestEducreator:”That song alone gave her exposure and it is not about money n credits. That song was one of the reasons she went on to have her own career today too. That song exposed her to the world and Nigeria Market, then it was a privilege to be on her track with Psquare. I rest my case.”