Rapper Odumodublvck, born Tochukwu Ojogwu, has responded to critics while highlighting his influence on Nigerian hip-hop.

In a recent interview, he underscored the impact of his music and dismissed doubts about his lyrical ability.

He pointed to his 2023 mixtape Eziokwu as a benchmark, citing hits like “Woto-woto Seasoning,” “Blood on the Dance Floor,” and “Dog Eat Dog.”

Odumodublvck argued that no other hip-hop project in Nigeria has delivered as many chart-topping singles, positioning Eziokwu as a defining work in the genre.

The rapper also discussed his newly released sophomore album, Industry Machine, which dropped on October 6. The 23-track project features collaborations with top artists including Davido, Wizkid, Stormzy, Pa Salieu, Falz, Boj, Victony, Vector, and Ajebo Hustlers. He noted that songs like “Juju” and “Pity This Boy” have already reached number one on charts.

Responding to criticism of his rap skills, Odumodublvck strongly rejected claims that he lacks lyrical depth. He pointed to his consistent output—from Eziokwu to Industry Machine, as proof of his growth and dedication to the craft.

The rapper also weighed in on broader debates about the state of hip-hop in Nigeria, reaffirming his commitment to pushing the genre’s boundaries and elevating its profile both locally and internationally.

He said: “They were talking about hip-hop legacy, talking about discography. Make we rise that discography talk now.

“We came up with Eziokwu, ‘The Machine Is Coming’. Eziokwu wey be mixtape, we know what will happen for Eziokwu. Woto-woto seasoning, hit record, Blood on the dance floor, hit record, ‘Dog eat Dog’, hit record.

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“There is no hip-hop album in the history of Nigerian music that has as many hit records as Eziokwu. I put my money on the line. Now, we are carry and go, the machine is coming.

“Album wey be say we surprise people. Juju were number one. Pity This Boy were number one. What are you telling me? Now, we are here at the industry machine.

“Back to back to back. Who is talking about discography? Try to keep your mind in talking about real rap. Nigga, who the f3ck is really rapping, nigga? Who the f3ck is really rapping? Who’s here, niggas? Who the f3ck is really rapping? I’m a man, I know verse. All those fallacy. We knocked all the fallacy down. We buried it.

“We waged war on them. We buried every fucking fallacy. Every lie that they spoke against my name. We buried everything. We put everything to the gutter. To the fucking damn dengue.

“Every day. Odumodu cannot rap. What the fvck are these guys saying? What the fvck are they saying? Keep on playing that same b!tch. Baby. Baby. Who is really rapping? Baby. We’re there here. We run up. They can’t take it away.

“All those cho-cho-cho. Now, all of them, when they see me, they’ll be looking at their shoes. I disgraced them”.