More than 60 percent of us, have no less than one individual, who have on endless events announced their undying and funny love for the music business. Some go further, admitting that they have dependably had this in-logical need to hold a mic and sing to thousands.
The modern day music business in Nigeria, is no joke, absolutely no doubt about it. Since its birth, it has either intentionally or unintentionally, created the notion that some myths, that has for years been guiding the lives and sounds of a few upcoming acts, are the truths.
Today, we will be discussing 7 blatant lies told about the Nigerian music industry.
- Gospel Music Does Not Sell
I, have heard a thousand and one times that gospel music does not sell, but, before I address this ridiculously blatant lie, let me first explain what gospel music is. Gospel music, is a genre under inspirational music which simply means ‘Good news.’
Absolutely no one is saying gospel music has to feel like you are at a CAC, Celestial, Redeemed or Catholic convention, I get it. For some people, such form of music might be boring, but be rest assured that gospel music can as well be unleashed on the consumers in any genre. It could be in rap, pop, funk, trap, afrobeat…any genre the spirit might be needing the message passed along.
There is a reason why the likes of Mike Abdul of Midnight Crew, Sinach, Lara George, Frank Edwards, keep standing out and making a name/money for themselves, and a reason some secular artistes end up going the gospel music route sometimes, its simple, there is a market for gospel music in Nigeria, it now depends on how you want to drive your music/message home.
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