Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold is facing criticism for titling his song “Rodo,” which has reportedly affected the price of pepper in the market.
A man on X called out the musician and complained that the price of rodo has increased dramatically after the ‘Orente’ crooner sang the song.
The Twitter user mentioned that he now pays N1,000 in his area for eight pieces of pepper due to his song.
First, the man mockingly complimented Adekunle Gold, remarking that the singer had elevated pepper to an unprecedented level.
He tweeted; “@adekunleGOLD Thanks for taking #Rodo 🌶 to the biggest stage ever 😿 They now sell 8 pieces for 1k in my area 😿😿”.
Reacting to the tweet, Adekunle Gold acknowledged the complaint and responded with a brief comment: "Yw. 🌶️" accompanied by a link to the song.
The humorous exchange drew a lot of attention on social media, with many users chiming in to discuss the impact of songs on everyday items and prices.
Yw. 🌶️ https://t.co/9vuQTzjwN2
— BIG FISH 🦈 (@adekunleGOLD) June 3, 2024
The lighthearted banter continued as fans shared their thoughts on the matter, blending humor with genuine curiosity about how pop culture influences market prices.
