According to PM News Nigeria, singer Omah Stanley Didia, professionally known as Omah Lay, has declared that he is on a trajectory to become the richest musical act on the African continent within the next few years. During a candid sit-down with Kiss Xtra, the “Soso” crooner described his creative process as a borderline obsession, admitting that his mental well-being is intrinsically tied to his ability to produce art. He expressed a desire to move beyond just music by building global systems that would leave a lasting impact on the world.
The Guardian confirms the singer’s recent shift toward deep industry analysis, noting that Omah Lay recently told fans at a Lagos listening party that “Afrobeats is declining overseas—that’s a fact,” while he looks for ways to “bring that energy back.” Meanwhile, Kiss Xtra on TikTok shared clips of the interview where the artist listed his musical blueprints, saying, “Wizkid, Burna Boy, Drake, The Weeknd, and Harry Styles are my idols… these are people I look up to.”
**Echotitbits take:** Omah Lay is transitioning from a hitmaker to a strategist who isn’t afraid of being “the villain” or the “crazy” one to save the genre. His bold financial claim puts a target on his back, but it also signals a shift toward celebrity business expansion rather than just relying on streaming royalties. Watch for him to announce a tech or infrastructure-related venture soon.
Source: PM News Nigeria — https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/04/22/i-am-crazy-omah-lay-says-he-needs-to-create-art-to-feel-good/ April 22, 2026
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