Nigerian rapper Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, better known by his stage name, Phyno has shared how he was once told by friends to join a secret cult to become popular in the music industry.
The talented lyricist who opened up during an interview with Punch said that when they offered the advice, he told his friends that he believed in himself and the power of hard work.
Phyno also advised younger music talents to relax and not be desperate about record deals or being in the spotlight because the price of joining a cult or sacrifice is too much.
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He said, “Some people look at us today and think we got it easy, Not at all. I’ve never loved easy things. Before many people heard of Phyno, I’d had songs that no one knew existed.
”A couple of friends told me to blow, I must join a cult or sacrifice something or someone, I told them the price is too much. I’ll never do such a thing. I believed in myself and the power of hard work, I started little and today I thank God.
‘‘Young talents need to relax, do not be desperate about record deals or being in the spotlight. Keep working, when it’s time you’ll shine. Imagine begging a label to sign you, what kind of terms will they give you? They already know you are desperate and they will use you. At the beginning, you might not see it but give it time, you’ll regret it. Nothing pays more than hard work and consistency.”
