By Anything Celebrity — October 6, 2025
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Sky B says the viral interview that showed him in poor living conditions was staged. He claims Lucky Udu led him to a rundown location and pushed him to play up his hardship so viewers would donate and bring attention back to Sky B.
Sky B breaks his silence — what did he say?
Sky B told reporters and followers that the story viewers saw on social media wasn’t real. He said, “I have never been poor. I owned an eight-bedroom duplex before the Lucky Udu interview. He was the one that purposely took me to a poor environment where his sister lived and asked me to say all the things I said. When I refused, he insisted that it was the only way to stir the emotions of Nigerians to donate money for me and bring me back to the limelight.”
What happened during that interview?
The original clip showed the rapper in a shabby setting, asking for help. That footage spread fast, drawing donations and sympathy. Sky B now says the location and setup were chosen by Lucky Udu to present a dramatic story that would get attention and cash donations.
Why would someone stage this?
Sky B claims Lucky Udu believed a dramatic presentation would trigger public emotion and prompt people to give. According to Sky B, Lucky pressured him to go along with the narrative even after he refused at first. If the claim is true, the motive appears to be boosting views and donations while reviving Sky B’s public profile.
In his words:
“I have never been poor. I owned an eight-bedroom duplex before the Lucky Udu interview. He was the one that purposely took me to a poor environment where his sister lived and asked me to say all the things I said. When I refused, he insisted that it was the only way to stir the emotions of Nigerians to donate money for me and bring me back to the limelight.”
Was Sky B ever actually poor?
Sky B insists he was not poor. He says he owned property before the interview and that the viral portrayal misrepresented his reality. Online reaction is split — some believe he was taken advantage of, others think he may be trying to protect his image after public support flowed in.
How are fans reacting?
Reactions on X, Instagram, and Facebook are mixed. Some users say they feel misled and angry about donations made in good faith. Others are calling for Lucky Udu to explain his side. A number of followers want proof from both sides — Sky B to show evidence of his earlier life and Lucky Udu to show why he staged the scene, if he did.
Who is Sky B for readers who don’t know?
Sky B is a Nigerian singer-rapper who rose to public attention in the mid-2000s with hits that blended R&B and rap. He stepped away from the spotlight for years and resurfaced after the viral interview that painted him as struggling. That clip is what led to renewed interest and the donations that followed.
What happens next?
There’s no official comment from Lucky Udu at the time of publishing. Many fans are waiting for him to respond. If Lucky issues a statement or shares video evidence, that could tip public opinion. For now, the story remains Sky B’s allegation and a developing online debate.
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Reported by Anything Celebrity – Nigeria’s hub for entertainment gist and celebrity updates.
