Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo has advised upcoming artistes on the need to be more creative.
The singer stated this during an interactive session at The Bridge Church in Abuja.
During the session, the Great Nation singer also advised musicians not to give in for pride as it limits one’s career.
He compared fame to poison stating that it can destroy one’s career in a flash if things are not done right.
He said “Singing in church is a seed but don’t limit yourself to just knowing how to sing and how to make sounds, but you have to bring something different.
“Do not ignore the practical part of it by rehearsing even if it’s your profession, you must put in rehearsals because it will show during the performance.
“Never judge yourself, start today because you can’t judge yourself now with someone else’s past experiences.”.
“Pride will make you be in the same place and others will pass you. Fame is a poison that can destroy you in a flash if you don’t do the right things.
“To upcoming artistes, do you want to be here a long time or be here for the applause and be famously broke?
“No idea is a waste in songwriting, so when ideas come your way, you should be able to identify them.”
Dakolo started his music career after he won the first season of ‘Idols West Africa’ in 2007.
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