I Am Happy Fans Tag My Genre ‘Afro-Depression’ – Omah Lay Says

Omah Lay, the world-famous Nigerian singer, has expressed his delight with the “Afro-Depression” label given to his music by fans.

In a recent interview with Billboard, Omah Lay stated that the tag indicates that listeners understand and relate to his music without needing an explanation.

Omah Lay’s music, known for its emotional and sentimental elements, explores themes of pain, hurt, loneliness, and struggles with fame.

His debut album “Boy Alone” and hit record “Soso” exemplify this melancholic sound, earning his music the “Afro-Depression” tag.

The singer views this movement as a testament to his ability to create music that resonates with the world, saying: “I definitely love it. I love that I started a new movement and my music started something new that I didn’t have to come out and tell people that my music is ‘Afro- Depression’.

"My fans made it up and I didn’t have to explain. It’s great to witness that I can just make music and the world can decide what it’s and it becomes a movement.”