Fix Benue state. Stop This Tribalistic Attitude Now Big Smart Tell OD Wood

 

In a state that is developing and trying all possible best to be on the entertainment map in the country and on the global stage at large, Benue State is currently lacking behind due to tribalistic attitude towards each other according to Big Smart.

Joseph Oche Udeh, popularly known as Big Smart, is one of the biggest Hypeman and singers who is breaking boundaries both local and internationally, and his currently lives in the United States, Big Smart called out OD Wood to stop any form of tribalism in the state among the people of Tiv, Idoma and Igede respectively this occurs when Orduen Ikon a well know Benue state born singer-songwriter and the co founder of MADE IN BENUE a show aimed to promote and recognised creativity and to unite the Benue people.

Big Smart is from the Idoma land and OD Wood from the Tiv Land, and what really transpired between the two benue gaint is that OD Wood posted an Easter show flier on his official facebook handle tag ONE BENUE ESTER FIESTA  and non of the artists on the flier are either from Idoma land or Igede as most of the performing artists are from Tiv land this really got Big Smart to voice his opinion 

Big Smart posted on his facebook handle to express himself and to let OD Wood know that the way he is doing is not helping matters interms of uniting the benue people as he quoted on facebook 

""I'm compelled to speak out against the tribalism you're fostering. Your catchphrase "Tiv boy style" and the MADE IN BENUE events, which fail to live up to their concept, are illustrative of this issue. Additionally, your remarks about other tribes and your sudden self-identification as a Benue artiste are troubling. I propose giving the younger generation the freedom to discover themselves and their passions. There are numerous talented individuals from other tribes who merit recognition, but your tribalistic attitude hinders you from considering them. Although events in Zone C have involved various tribes, your reluctance to interact with others is evident. I've extended invitations to you to attend my events in Otukpo, but you've never accepted. It's hypocritical to suggest that only Tiv people are relevant artistes in Benue, especially when someone like Atela, who is not a Benue artiste, is the only notable figure on the bill. OD WOODS, fix Benue state stop this agenda now!!!! And I’m curious to know what my interest is, writing from AMERICA how can this local gathering benefit me if not to unite our people.

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