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What Nigerian Artistes Must Do In 2018
2017 was a bumper year for Nigerian music globally, as the country’s musicians shattered glass ceilings and crossed boundaries. Our pop stars gallantly cut through the international market and earned well deserved recognition for their creativity.
Locally main stream hit records sprang from least expected angles (small doctor was the face of that movement) and with cheerful dance routines shaku-shaku, the street had a fair share of the glory of 2017.
We have now began a new journey, 2018 offers a fresh page, thanks to God. The Exotic but highly exploited Ghanaian high life/pon pon sound took an assumed bow with the year, meaning there is big room for sonic experiments, an opportunity for artistes to introduce new ideas and take a creative jump. This is also an opportunity for musicians to take the lead and make needful improvements in their dealings.
Showmanship: A major take away from the numerous ends of year concerts that held in the last month of 2017 is the fact that many Nigerian musicians (break outs especially) were not of D.J track one, this should not be the year of boring live performances and cringe-worthy pitches. Every artiste who deserves to headline a show or perform at any event owes their fans a memorable life experience.
Recording and Distribution Deals: From YCee’s continuous twitter blow outs over his dealings with Sony Music Africa and Michael Ugwu of Freeme Digital to Kiss Daniel’s yet to be resolved controversial exit from G-Worldwide. 2017 was flooded with tales of biting record/distribution deals. This should not be the case in 2018.
In the words of a Nigerian Entertainment. Lawyer Akinyemi Ayinoluwa, “don’t sign that contract without first conducting a thorough background check”. The music business is a very serious business, so from this year 2018 ensure to get yourself a proper entertainment lawyer that will defend your interest and future.
Artistes in other regions of the country must also do well to grow the music industry in their respective regions. Everyone does not have to go to Lagos. They can explore numerous distribution channels/deals in order to help them spread their music beyond regional boundaries.
Quality Music: In prospect 2018 will be a year of numerous music project releases with expected album releases by Davido, Tekno, Mayorkun M.I. Mbaga and extended play lists from Mr Eazi and Meleek Berry. There is sure going to be more than enough music for promotion. Also while those in the media must understand that Pop music is not the only surviving genre in Nigeria, those who make what is generally termed “alternative music” have to also craft their content in ways that capture more than their immediate fan base.
Fans: To the fans, whether you are a fan or not, ensure to celebrate good music and scream in disappointment when your faves put out subpar records. Music is a product and everybody who consumes it has the right to put a call through to customer care unit-whenever the product does not meet their expected taste.
urged continue in the spirit of love and oneness.
Wizkid and Davido as well as Mo’Hits crew made up of Don Jazzy, D’banj, Wande Coal, Dr Sid, K Switch, Ikechukwu and D’Prince have already set the blue print for togetherness-if we must move to the next level this year we should emulate them.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’
