Omah Lay’s ‘Boy Alone’ Goes Gold in France

Nigerian singer Omah Lay has achieved a major international milestone as his debut album Boy Alone is now certified Gold in France. The project becomes only the fourth Nigerian album to earn a certification in the region, further solidifying Afrobeats’ global influence. Released in 2022, Boy Alone featured hit singles like Soso and Understand, which […]
I love when people refer to my music as The Afro-Depression —Omah Lay.

Omah Lay expressed his happiness at his music being labeled “Afro-Depression” by fans in a recent interview with Billboard. The artist claims that this demonstrates that people can relate to and comprehend his songs without him having to explain it to them. “I definitely love it. I love that I started a new movement and […]
Omah Lay Stirs Reaction After His NPR Tiny Desk Performance

Singer and songwriter Stanley Omah Didia, known professionally as Omah Lay, has prompted reactions from fans after his NPR Tiny Desk performance emerged on social media. Omah Lay’s received heavy criticisms as he struggles onstage while performing. His performance reopened the discussion about a persistent problem in Nigerian music, where even the greatest musicians sometimes provide poor live performances. The […]