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Nigerian artist Ruger has stated that a lack of envy is essential for a long-lasting friendship or relationship in the music industry.
On a recent episode of the Bahd And Boujee Podcast, Ruger told co-hosts Tolanibaj and Moet Abebe that jealousy is the enemy of friendship. Using himself as an example, he emphasized that jealousy can only disrupt a friendship if both parties are naturally envious.
Ruger said: "I feel like it all depends on the kind of person they are. For example, if I'm not the kind of person that is generally envious, then I can't be envious of my fellow artistes. I'd push him to do good for himself and everything because no matter what stage I am in my life or in my music, whether I'm not really popping at that time or I'm popping, I'm still going to push him. It depends on the kind of person you are as an individual. There's no manual for it."
The hosts then asked Ruger about the dynamics of the music industry, particularly regarding cliques, to which he said, "There may be cliques in the industry but I don't know. I'm a clique by myself."
He continued, emphasizing the need for support: "When artists from here meet each other outside the country, there's unity, because when we're out there, nobody can touch us, no one can misbehave. Everyone is supporting each other and that's the thing."
