Odumodublvck Fires Back: ‘They Said I Can’t Rap, Guess Who’s Dominating Now?’

Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck claps back at critics who’ve questioned his lyrical prowess asserting his place in the elite of Nigerian hip hop.

Odumodublvck has steadily carved space for himself in Nigeria’s competitive music landscape. His 2023 mixtape Eziokwu became a conversation piece in hip hop circles, with tracks like Woto-Woto Seasoning, Blood on the Dance Floor, and Dog Eat Dog touted as evidence of his depth and versatility. According to Odumodublvck himself, no Nigerian hip hop project has yielded as many hit records.

Even as critics have challenged his lyrical weight, he’s maintained that his discography tells the story best, that consistency, creative boldness, and cultural resonance are stronger markers of legitimacy than cursory judgments.

Odumodublvck doesn’t shy away from direct confrontation. In the interview, he challenged naysayers head‑on:

“There is no hip-hop album in the history of Nigerian music that has as many hit records as Eziokwu,” he said, and later: “Every lie they said about me, we buried it. They said Odumodu cannot rap, but who’s really rapping now?”

He positions Eziokwu and his latest album Industry Machine (released October 6) as cornerstones of his artistic identity, proofs that he’s not just participating in Nigeria’s scene, but reshaping it.

Over the past decade, Nigerian hip hop has wrestled for mainstream acceptance alongside Afrobeats, reggae, and other popular genres. Many rappers face critiques about their delivery, lyrical depth, and the balance between commercial appeal and artistic integrity.

Odumodublvck’s interview is more than a rebuttal, it’s a declaration. By confronting critics, affirming his past, and doubling down with a powerful new project, he’s staking claim to a space where few dare to tread freely. Whether skeptics will relent or stay on guard is yet to be seen, but as he himself asks: “Who’s really rapping now?”