Korty Expresses Frustration as Davido Interview Is Blocked from Release
On October 26, 2024, popular Nigerian interviewer and YouTuber Korty took to X (formerly Twitter) to share an exciting update about an interview with Afrobeats superstar Davido. Korty, known for her unfiltered and authentic style, posted a short clip teasing the interview and announced her plans to release it the next day. “Randomly decided to rework my video with @davido i’ll drop it tomorrow by 1pm,” she informed her eager followers, sparking a wave of anticipation across the platform.
However, the release didn’t go as planned. The next day, Korty expressed disappointment, revealing that Davido’s team had blocked the video from being published, despite initially agreeing to her re-editing efforts. She voiced her frustration on X, writing, “They agreed that i should re-edit this video and now have said i must not post the video for reasons i still don’t understand. i am not scared of anyone, but i am wise enough to stay out of battles i’m not equipped for.”
Korty’s post triggered mixed reactions. While some fans showed support for her stance, others, including Davido’s loyal followers, were quick to dig up an old post in which she expressed her admiration for the singer and her hopes to interview him one day. This prompted criticism from fans who interpreted her post as implying that Davido’s team had begged her to feature him on her show. One user commented, “You putting it out like they begged you…you literally asked them to be on your show.”
Korty responded bluntly, clapping back, “ode they reached out to me. but you can’t relate cos all you’ve ever done in your miserable life is beg & tweet like the ignorant fool you are.” She continued to stand her ground in a subsequent post, voicing frustration with artists who agree to interviews only to later backtrack. “I’ve filmed so many artists who eventually tell me not to post the video. if you don’t want people to see you for who you are, please do not come on my show. stop wasting my time,” she wrote, addressing the larger issue of wasted time and effort.
In a more reflective tone, Korty acknowledged that while her approach to interviews may sometimes be “too intense” for certain guests, she values the recognition she receives from industry “greats” and remains determined to keep her passion for authentic storytelling alive. “It’s beautiful that the greats recognize me, but my approach can be too intense for some of them, and that’s ok, we will charge it to the game, thank the lord & keep working,” she stated, emphasizing her resilience.
In response to the backlash and her own frustrations, Korty concluded with a lighthearted post: “I no rant again, love u all for supporting me even on the days i’m going crazy.” This closing message hinted at her gratitude toward her supporters and commitment to pushing forward, despite the challenges.
Korty’s experience highlights the challenges faced by independent creators who strive to bring raw and genuine content to their audiences, navigating the complexities of public relations, and the control that high-profile teams often exert over an artist’s image.
