Nigerian singer Mr Real has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the leaked phone conversation between singers Lil Frosh and Zinoleesky, criticising both Zinoleesky and social media activist VeryDarkMan over the incident.
In a post shared on his Instagram page, Mr Real questioned Zinoleesky’s decision to record a private conversation with his close friend and subsequently send it to VeryDarkMan.
Describing the development as a betrayal of friendship, the singer argued that Lil Frosh was only trying to offer Zinoleesky genuine advice on rebuilding his music career following the controversies involving his record label boss, Naira Marley, and the death of Mohbad.
Mr Real wondered why Zinoleesky would record a conversation with someone who supposedly had his best interests at heart and make it available to a third party.
“Zinoleesky is an enemy to Lil Frosh. What is your intention of recording a voice call of you and your best friend? A friend that has you in heart, that is trying to tell you what is good for you. You recorded a voice call of your fellow man and sent it to VeryDarkMan. For what? To do wetin with am?” he said.
The singer also faulted VeryDarkMan for making the recording public, arguing that there was nothing substantial in the conversation to justify its release.
According to him, the development could further frustrate Lil Frosh’s efforts to revive his music career after the controversies surrounding his past relationship.
“Bro, na rubbish. I can’t see anything inside. Rather, I see this thing as plot to destroy Lil Frosh’s life. This boy is trying to revive his career that that girl don scatter. VeryDarkMan, you brought it again. You have brought this boy to point zero,” he added.
Mr Real further suggested that Afrobeats star Davido might have had plans to help Lil Frosh before the leaked recording emerged.
He questioned why a private discussion between friends had to become public, adding that VeryDarkMan’s decision appeared to contradict his advocacy for the growth and support of young people.
The singer maintained that releasing the conversation could have negative consequences for Lil Frosh’s attempt to make a return to the music industry.