Sir Shina Peters, a veteran Afro-Juju star, has spoken out about the unconventional method that helped change his image following his dramatic departure from Prince Adekunle’s band.

During an appearance on The Honest Bunch Podcast, the “Ace” crooner explained how his choice to leave the band caused significant criticism, with many accusing him of abandoning his mentor for money.

He said how his team purposefully made him appear mentally unwell and displayed him in public to get compassion.

“People protested against me when I left Prince Adekunle’s band because they believed I left my father figure for money. Then the owner of my record label and some media heads came up with an idea.

“They asked me to braid my hair for three days without loosening it, then I wore some torn up cloths. After that, they took me to Oyingbo Market to buy ewedu while recording everything. I didn’t even know what they were up to.”

The veteran singer said the stunt continued in Badagry, where he was filmed behaving like a mentally unstable person at a construction site handled by Julius Berger.

“They told me to act like a madman and eat in public. All of that was done to change people’s narratives and earn empathy from fans,” he said.

Sir Shina Peters explained that the carefully planned drama ultimately helped him win back public sympathy and rebuild his image as a solo artiste. (The Sun)