Magixx, Blaqbonez Call Out Stream Manipulation in Nigerian Music Industry

Nigerian artists Magixx and Blaqbonez have publicly criticized the alleged manipulation of streaming numbers in the country’s music industry, raising concerns about its impact on chart integrity and artist recognition.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Magixx accused unnamed musicians of inflating their streaming figures.

“Y’all faking your numbers. I hope you sleep well at night… keep deceiving your family members,” he wrote.

Rapper Blaqbonez supported the claim, warning of long-term consequences for the industry.

“The irreversible damage we done to our industry, one day it’d finally come crumbling down,” he said.
“For now, let’s keep acting like the charts mean anything more than a showcase of the people who can afford to buy it.”

He cited Ayra Starr’s song Hot Body as an example of a track underperforming on the charts despite widespread popularity, suggesting industry politics and artificial boosting hinder genuine success.

“Ayra’s ‘Hot Body’ never enter Top 10 NG, when we know that song should be number 1 or top 3… but how dem go let am, when she never do industry agriculture,” Blaqbonez added.

The remarks have reignited debate around the use of “streaming farms,” where bots or automated systems are employed to artificially raise a song’s streaming numbers, often to secure favorable chart placements or simulate viral popularity.

Their statements have sparked wide reactions from fans and industry stakeholders across social media.