Afrobeats singer Daniel Benson, popularly known as BNXN, has shared insights on wealth differences between Nigerian artists and NBA players.
The statement emerged during a recent livestream with popular streamer Ojo. BNXN drew from his personal experiences.
“I am friends with a few NBA players,” BNXN said. “These guys have so much money. Nigerian artists don’t even have as much money as them.”
He added that NBA players are “insanely rich.” BNXN specifically referenced a player of Jaylen Brown’s calibre.
“Afrobeats are not close to athletes in terms of earnings,” he continued. The singer noted this aside from footballers in some contexts.
The comments quickly circulated on social media. Instablog9ja shared a clip that garnered significant engagement shortly after.
Reactions on X varied. Some users agreed, citing guaranteed NBA contracts and dollar earnings. Others viewed the comparison as mismatched between industries.
BNXN has recently discussed living costs after relocating to the United States. His remarks add to ongoing talks on Afrobeats economics and global opportunities.
The singer maintains a focus on career growth amid these observations. No further controversies have arisen from the livestream as of now.
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