Fake Flavour Says He Is Not Impersonating Real Flavour, Just Showing Admiration
A Nigerian entertainer known as Fake Flavour has spoken out following accusations that he has been impersonating the popular highlife musician Flavour N’abania. In a video that has been widely circulated on social media, he explained that his stage name is not meant to deceive anyone but is instead a sign of admiration for the real Flavour, whom he considers an inspiration. He said he has never claimed to be the original artiste and does not perform with the intention of tricking fans.
According to Fake Flavour, his name and style are simply his own way of expressing his love for Flavour’s music. He insisted that he has never used the name to collect money from people under false pretense. He added that people who invite him for shows are aware of who he is and understand that he is performing his version of entertainment, not pretending to be someone else. He emphasized that admiration should not be mistaken for imitation meant to mislead.
Speaking on how much he earns per performance, Fake Flavour revealed that his show fees range between ₦700,000 and ₦800,000. He pointed out that the original Flavour would never charge such a small amount for any event, suggesting that anyone paying him clearly knows they are not booking the real artist. He stated that the difference in pricing alone should be enough to show that he is not impersonating for financial gain.
The video sparked a wave of mixed reactions online. Some people found his openness humorous and saw no harm in his stage name, while others argued that using “Fake Flavour” still creates confusion and may mislead uninformed fans. Despite the criticism, Fake Flavour insisted that his brand is based on respect, not deception. He said he simply enjoys performing in tribute to an artist he has always admired.
His growing popularity shows how Nigerian entertainment sometimes embraces imitation acts as part of creativity, personality, and cultural humor. The conversation continues online as more people share their thoughts on whether his identity is a harmless tribute or misleading branding.
