Record producer Rexxie says Seyi Vibes and his team attempted to manufacture a rivalry with Asake for clout, but Asake’s camp ignored the move, according to recent comments during a livestream.
Record producer Rexxie has alleged that singer Seyi Vibes and his team tried to force a public feud with fellow artist Asake in a bid for attention. Rexxie made the claim during a livestream on TikTok, sparking discussions within the Nigerian music community.
According to Rexxie, the attempt to create a rivalry between Seyi Vibes and Asake was ignored by Asake’s camp, with no response or engagement from the Asake side. Rexxie also described Seyi Vibes’ rise as “orchestrated” by his team rather than entirely organic.
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Rexxie said Seyi Vibes’ “blow” was planned and that his team tried to engineer controversies with bigger artists to boost visibility. He claimed Asake’s camp opted not to engage with the manufactured beef.
As of now there is no public response from Seyi Vibes or Asake to Rexxie’s statements. Fans and industry watchers have taken to social media to discuss what qualifies as authentic rivalry versus clout-seeking tactics.
The comments spotlight how competition and narrative shaping play roles in artist branding. Some see the attempt to force conflict as strategic marketing, while others view it as divisive or unnecessary.
Observers will look for potential replies from Seyi Vibes or Asake, and whether this affects their public images or future collaborations.
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