Nega Don, Kass Open Up on Reasons Behind LXG Separation
Salamatu Y. Kamara Popular Sierra Leonean musician and LXG frontman Nega Don has addressed the group’s split with fellow member Kass, dismissing suggestions of a fallout and insisting that there is no bad blood between them.
Speaking during a joint interview with Kass on Afri Radio 105.3 FM, Nega Don reflected on their time together in LXG, the circumstances surrounding Kass’s departure and his support for his former group member’s solo career.
Nega Don described Kass as a brother rather than just a fellow musician, praising his talent and identifying him as one of the best performers Sierra Leone has produced.
He revealed that Kass was the first member of LXG he knew and recalled the difficult experiences they shared while building their musical careers, which he said created a bond that extended beyond music.
Addressing the reasons behind their separation, Nega Don explained that it was not the result of a disagreement but was influenced by family responsibilities, financial pressures and the challenges of surviving in an industry with limited investor support.
He said the demands of providing for their families and meeting financial obligations eventually made it difficult for Kass to continue with the group. Nega Don admitted that letting him go was an emotional experience but maintained that he was genuinely happy to see Kass making progress as a solo artiste.
He also left open the possibility of a reunion, saying he remained happy with Kass’s individual success.
On his part, Kass attributed their separation to several factors, including challenges associated with mixing personal relationships and professional responsibilities. He also suggested that he sometimes struggled to express his opinions within the group.
Kass further recalled that attendance at meetings held to discuss the group’s affairs was often limited, with only a few members, including himself, regularly participating while others were absent.
He also discussed his contributions to LXG’s music, raising concerns about the way musical arrangements and contributions were handled within the group. He said his position in the arrangement of the group’s songs had left some of his fans dissatisfied.