Nigerian highlife singer Flavour has responded to a controversial comment from a fan who suggested that financial hardship once fueled his best music.

The fan, identified as Udeh of Enugu, took to social media to compliment Flavour’s earlier work, implying that the artist’s creativity thrived when he was struggling financially.

Prime Flavour, no one comes close. Your rent was due, man,” the fan wrote, sparking mixed reactions online.

Though intended as praise for Flavour’s old hits, the comment quickly attracted attention for its backhanded tone, suggesting that the singer’s current comfort may have dulled his artistic edge.

Flavour’s response, while subtle, made it clear he wasn’t fazed by the remark, standing firm in his artistry and evolution over the years.

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