Ordinarily I'd avoid creating a thread on D'banj seeing that there's not a dearth of topics on the Nigerian music icon but with the increasing level of dislike for the self-styled African Michael Jackson, especially from his own country(wo)men, this became necessary.

Why the hate on D'banj? What's his offence? Why is there a deliberate and patterned attempt to rubbish his hard work and successes especially with the release of his latest studio album (his 4th solo effort) King-Don-Come?

Although King-Don-Come has swayed some critics to the side of D'banj, there's still a motley crowd that refuses to see anything good in the "Kokomaster". For better illustration, this latter group may be likened to a group of kids who love chocolate but will not go near a particularly​ great brand because the cover wrapper has the face of the cartoon character they least approve - nonetheless this doesn't change the fact that what's underneath the wrapper is a mouthwatering chocolate.

Since going solo over five years ago, the amount of hate that has been thrown at D'banj is unprecedented. In fact, it's safe to assume that among his class, the star entertainer is the most loathed. If he was any less stronger mentally/emotionally or lacked thick skin, the Emergency singer could've been history musically by now.

For those who loathe D'banj on the basis of his music - which he has never claimed to be a maestro - that he has retrogressed since going solo, this isn't​ entirely true but that's topic for another day. Majority of those who label his songs "whack" do so for the sole reason it was sung by the person they hate to love; if it had any other person on it, they would've gladly given their approval.

While some D'banj haters have softened their stance with the release of his unbelievably good King-Don-Come album - which has a collection of nice songs by the way - others have strengthened their hate.

When it was reported here that "'banj's 'Elchapo' Trending As No 4 In The Netherlands", they said it was impossible as English is purportedly not widely spoken in that country. When it was also reported that "'banjs El Chapo Video Reaches One Million Views Under A Week On Youtube" some people alleged that he bought the views while others slammed him for celebrating the "achievement" considering his status.

Now, that's the problem with most people who look down on D'banj - double standards. One day, you hear them saying he's a broke a** or no longer relevant on another day, they'll accuse the "broke" guy of buying views (they'll still argue that he can afford to because it's not that expensive) or "too big a star" to be celebrating a million views (and still counting) on YouTube.

The same way they accuse D'banj of making music with little or no lyrical depth, they celebrate others for the same thing; so, what particularly is their grouse with him?

I won't conclude this without informing the D'banj "haters club" that El Chapo isn't just no. 4 trending video on YouTube in the Netherlands, as at the time of writing this, it is no. 3.

King-Don-Come might not be a classic album in terms of lyrical content or the songs even close to most of D'banj's songs of yester-years, I can declare with all sense of responsibility after listening to the latest album that it showcases D'banj in a light never before seen and indeed, the King is back irrespective of what naysayers may say or think.