Reekado Banks Replies Critic Who Claimed He Was Going to Church Because He Failed as a Musician

Reekado Banks Replies Critic Who Claimed He Was Going to Church Because He Failed as a Musician

  • Reekado Banks replied to criticism on social media after a user stated that he turned to church because he 'failed' in his music career
  • The remark came after a viral clip of Reekado worshipping with internet personality Kesari, whom he had brought to his church
  • In a new video, Reekado Banks refuted the negative remark, claiming that his faith is a personal choice unconnected to his work path

Nigerian singer Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon, also known as Reekado Banks, has responded to a critic who insulted him for attending a church service, alleging it was because he failed in the music industry.

The incident began when prominent content producer Kesari posted on Instagram that he was thinking about getting closer to God but wasn't sure whether to follow Christianity or Islam. In response, Reekado Banks invited him to his church.

Reekado Banks goes off on troll questioning the success of his music career after a video of the singer in church with content creator Kesari went viral.
Reekado Banks breaks silence after fan claimed he went to church because of his failed music career. Credit: @reekadobanks
Source: Instagram

A viral video then surfaced showing Reekado and Kesari worshipping together, eliciting varied emotions online. While many praised the effort, one netizen made a contentious remark:

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"When they fail at music, they start going to church."

The ex-Mavin Records signee did not let the jab slide. Taking to his page, he responded in a video:

“Fckkk that Niggaa whose comment I saw that made me feel down today. My friend called me and told me to delete it. Fcck you!”

See the post below:

Reactions as Reekado Banks replies critic

Legit.ng compiled the reactions below:

i_am_oyinsexy said:

"This social media space is so toxic nowadays, honestly, it's getting out of hand 🌚."

ruchina_vefe23 said:

"So make celebrity no go church again??? It only God that you can run 👏…"

mo_tunbi said:

"It's like trolls always forget celebrities are human too, blood flow in their vein too 😢😮😮."

tobi_crusher_fumigation said:

"IN ALL THINGS, PUT GOD FIRST 💪🏾."

matusarkor said:

"Nowadays the way the youth rejoice over their fellow youths downfall ehn, it’s really scary."

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bahdboi_atl said:

Is that not Kesari?"

thisis_tfg_ said:

"Most people who troll on social media don’t have an identity, so there’s no point replying someone who only hides behind fake accounts. And if you must reply, please make it epic."

tenovertenautos said:

"I always thank God for my friends and family. Cos I cant see them come online and start misbehaving. Either as trolls or ones posting silly things for content 😢😢😢. Baba Adupe oh 🙏🙏."

fortune__25 said:

"Is that not Kesari abi eye dey pain me?"

hm_dammy said:

"Fail ke Reekado noni 🔥🔥."

mary_biggirl said:

"I don’t even understand some people,Don’t you guys have conscience again ? Has the situation of Nigeria ripped heart away from people’s soul."
Reekado Banks shuts down troll with unexpected reply
Reekado Banks’ response to savage comment trends on social media. Credit: @reekadobanks
Source: Instagram

Reekado Banks revisits fight with Wizkid

Legit.ng earlier reported that Reekado Banks recently reflected on his fallout with music superstar Wizkid.

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In a podcast, the interviewer threw in some questions regarding his feud with Wizkid in 2020, and this triggered some revelations.

Recall that Wizkid descended heavily on Reekado Banks in 2020 over a post about dropping new music, Omo Olomo, amid increased tension in the country caused by the #EndSARS incident. Wizkid further referred to Reekado as a fool and a clout animal.

Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng

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Chinasa Afigbo (Entertainment Editor) Chinasa Afigbo is a pop culture/music journalist and content writer with over four years of experience in other mainstream media organisations, including Vanguard Media and Guardian Life. She holds a degree in Information Management Technology from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). She also moved on to pursue courses in writing & media communications. Chinasa has also been published in other Intl journals, like The African Report. Reach her at: chinasa.afigbo@corp.legit.ng.