{
  "id": 18495610,
  "title": "Nigerian artistes can't make serious money from music unless they've international hit - Magixx",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/nigerian-artistes-cant-make-serious-money-from-music-unless-theyve",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T11:14:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/06/nigerian-artists-cant-make-serious-money-from-music-unless-theyve-international-hit-magixx/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In an interview on the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, Nigerian Afrobeats artist Magixx asserted that achieving financial success in the music industry in Nigeria is highly improbable without producing an internationally appealing hit song. Magixx explained that maintaining a stable income in this field requires the consistent release of hit songs after the initial breakthrough track.\n\nFor Magixx, it took between two to three months after signing with Mavin Records, led by Don Jazzy, to begin earning from his music. He emphasized that the scale of payment for performances is directly tied to the number of hit songs an artist possesses. Magixx stated, \"Even when you get signed to a big record label as an artist, you first have to drop a song with international appeal before you start making serious money.\"\n\nDuring the initial months post-signing, Magixx faced significant financial difficulties, including challenges paying bills and fulfilling family obligations. He lamented that those offering financial assistance often dismissed his predicament by citing his big label contract as a solution. Despite the high-profile lifestyle he desired, adorned with designer clothing, Magixx struggled to achieve financial stability.\n\nMagixx highlighted that a single hit song can yield between N500,000 and N700,000 per performance, while another hit can push that figure to N1.5 million. His experience underscores the critical importance of international appeal in Nigerian music as a pathway to financial success in the industry.",
  "summary": "Afrobeats singer Magixx has said it is unlikely for a Nigerian artiste to make a fortune in music without having a hit song with international appeal. Speaking in an episode of the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, Magixx explained that to remain financially stable, artistes need to drop hits consistently after their first hit song. He revealed […] Nigerian artistes can't make serious money from…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}