Nigerian singer, Peter Obaje, also known as Benue Boy, has voiced his opinion that the Nigerian music industry has transformed into a cartel-like business.
He asserted that success in the music industry has become challenging for artists who are not affiliated with any confraternity.informationguidenigeria
Benue Boy made these claims during a podcast titled “Encounter with Chris J,” shedding light on the dynamics and challenges within the music industry.
His remarks suggest concerns about the influence of certain groups or affiliations on an artist’s career prospects, indicating a need for greater transparency and fairness in the industry.JAMB Result
Benue Boy said, “The challenges I see in the music industry, I think people see this modern industry as a cartel kind of thing. That is, if you don’t belong to a confraternity or group, you cannot scale through to the next level.
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“A politician once sponsored my trip to Ghana. Someone wanted to sign me in there but there were clauses attached to the deal. And they told me that if I didn’t agree to the clauses, they wouldn’t sign me. And I didn’t want to do something that would take me away from my reality.NYSC Portal
“Somebody offered me a deal of $29,000 in Ghana but I rejected it because it was gonna sink my life.JAMB Portal
“I think a cartel is controlling the music industry and this is not helping the young ones,” he said.
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