Nigerian music stars Wande Coal and Odumodublvck have issued strong warnings to up-and-coming artists about the harsh realities of the music business, particularly the financial risks involved.
Wande Coal sparked conversation on social media after posting on X (formerly Twitter), “Are you sure you really want to do this music business? You must be very sure oooo,” highlighting the demanding nature of the industry and urging aspiring musicians to think carefully before diving in.
Echoing his concerns, rapper Odumodublvck advised new artists to be wary of taking advances from record labels prematurely.
“Dear upcoming artist, if you know your music is not ripe, stay away from an advance. You do not want to be owing an organisation so much money. You will die a debtor,” he warned.
He encouraged patience, consistency, and skill development before accepting financial deals, emphasizing that rushing into contracts without readiness can lead to long-term debt and career setbacks.
