Afrobeats now more lucrative but relationship amongst artists has deteriorated – Davido
Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has spoken candidly on the current state of the Nigerian music industry. Featuring in a recent episode of the Uncut Podcast, the ‘Oriade’ crooner pointed out that Afrobeats is now more lucrative than it used to be, but noted that the relationship among Afrobeats artists has significantly […] Afrobeats now more lucrative but relationship…
Afrobeats artist Davido has candidly discussed the current state of the Nigerian music industry on the Uncut Podcast. The 'Oriade' singer revealed that Afrobeats is now more lucrative than before, but emphasized that relationships among Afrobeats artists have significantly deteriorated. Davido recalled that the music industry was harmonious in the early 2010s, as some of his colleagues were present in the studio with him while he created his breakthrough hit record, 'Dami Duro.'
However, he noted that intense rivalry and competition emerged when Afrobeats artists became wealthier and more globally recognized. "Financially, it is a great time doing Afrobeats, but the relationship amongst artists is a failure. Between 2012-2013, we artists used to hang out with each other, but now everyone is on their own.
When I recorded 'Dami Duro,' Wande Coal and a lot of artists were in the studio with me, but now there is no such thing anymore," Davido stated.
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