Ice Prince Explains Why He Performed at APC Convention
Ice Prince Finally Addressed the APC Convention Backlash
Ice Prince took his time. Then he spoke. The Nigerian rapper addressed the heavy criticism he received after performing at the 2026 APC National Convention in Abuja. AfrobeatsGlobal breaks down what he said on the Black Box podcast hosted by Rufai Oseni.
@onejoblessboy “Who booked me for that event? My uncle – Nentawe Yilwatda who is the APC Chairman. He is not just a random person to me. He is my real uncle…” Ice Prince Zamani addresses those who criticized him for performing at the APC Convention. 📹 youtube.com/@nevonhq
Nigerians were not happy. The performance came at a time when concerns about insecurity and economic hardship were at a particularly high pitch across the country. Critics argued that artists should be demanding accountability, not entertaining political gatherings.
Furthermore, the backlash was swift and wide. Many felt that Ice Prince’s presence at the convention amounted to implicit endorsement of the ruling party’s agenda.
Ice Prince APC Convention: It Was Family First
However, Ice Prince had a direct answer. He said the person who booked him for the event was his uncle, Nentawe Yilwatda who serves as the APC National Chairman. He made it clear this was not a stranger or a random political connection.
In addition, he explained that performing at the event was a personal gesture of support for his uncle, not a political endorsement of the broader government. His appearance was strictly professional and family-driven.
On the other hand, he also pushed back on claims that he had stayed silent about killings in Jos and Benue State. He denied those allegations and expressed that the narratives about his silence were inaccurate.
The Bigger Question: Where Should Artists Draw the Line?
Notably, this conversation is not new in Nigerian entertainment. Artists have long navigated the tension between professional bookings and political optics. The expectations placed on them are real and often unfair.
Meanwhile, fan reactions to Ice Prince’s explanation were divided. Some accepted his reasoning as fair. Others felt the family tie did not fully justify appearing at a partisan political event during a period of national tension.
As a result, AfrobeatsGlobal sees this moment as part of a wider conversation that Nigerian artists will keep having. The line between personal relationship and public perception is getting harder to hold. Ice Prince learned that firsthand.
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