Odumodublvck says some artistes use voodoo to chase hit songs

Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, known as Odumodublvck, has said that some artistes in the music industry turn to voodoo in their search for a hit song.

He made the claim while appearing on the Tea With Tay podcast, according to reports by Daily Post, PM News, The Sun and Naija News.

Odumodublvck said landing a hit is not easy, and that some people even use "jazz" to get one. He said this is why some artistes "crash out" when they keep struggling for a hit.

"Getting a hit song is not easy. Sometimes people even do jazz to get one," he said on the podcast.

He did not name any artiste or say who he was referring to.

Praise for Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido

The rapper used the same interview to salute Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido, saying the three have kept releasing successful songs for years.

"You have to respect that. Some artistes never get a hit song throughout their careers," he said.

His comment touches a familiar theme in Nigerian entertainment, where success is often discussed alongside faith and traditional beliefs. It is also a reminder of how hard it is for upcoming artistes to break through in a crowded industry.

Separately, Naija News reported that Odumodublvck said clergyman Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, known as Odumeje, called him with a warning. According to the report, Odumeje said he saw a vision that some people wanted to detain and poison the rapper.

Odumodublvck reportedly said the warning did not scare him, and that he believes he is protected. The report said he shared this on his X page while talking about his faith.

What happens next

The reports did not say whether any artiste has responded to the voodoo claim, and no one has been accused by name. For fans, the takeaway is the rapper's point about how difficult hit songs are to come by, and his praise for three artistes who have done it repeatedly.