Despite Racism, America Is A Better Place For Blacks Than Africa – Odumodublvck

Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has weighed in on the issue of racial and social injustice, stating that black-on-black oppression in Africa is a bigger challenge than racism faced by black people in America.

Speaking in a recent interview with BET, the rapper argued that although racism exists in the United States, the country has become a better environment for black people compared to Africa, which is dominated by black leaders and societies.

“We cannot deny the fact that America is now a better place for black people. The things that black people have suffered in America is not compared to the things that black people have suffered in the hands of black people in Africa,” Odumodublvck said.

Abia Radio News reports that Odumodublvck’s remarks have triggered a wave of reactions on social media, with many accusing him of attempting to downplay the struggles of black people in the United States.

Some critics argued that it is unfair to compare experiences of injustice across different continents, while others insisted that his comments shed light on the systemic failures within African societies.

Just a week ago, Odumodublvck asserted that many of his colleagues in the entertainment industry are envious of him.

Abia Radio News reports that Odumodublvck, while speaking in a recent episode of Toronto Ada’s Room podcast, insisted that the narrative that he is not lyrically gifted stemmed from jealousy.

The ‘Pity This Boy’ hitmaker emphasised that he has achieved more international success than any Nigerian rapper despite claims that he is less talented than most of his colleagues.

According to Odumodublvck, some of his colleagues are jealous of him because he is both a rapper and a singer.

He further challenged his colleagues who claim they are better than him to sell more records and put on more shows to prove they are the better rappers.

He said, “In Nigeria, they say that my rap is not good but I’m the most featured rapper by international artists. I think it’s a thing of envy because I sing my hooks, my songs are hits, and I get more bookings than them.

“The envy is deep especially when they think they are better. But we pay no mind to that. We just continue pushing for those that believe let them continue to tune in. It’s very unfortunate for the people on the other side because this thing is not going to stop soon.”

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