Sensational singer Korede Bello has shared his thoughts on fast-rising artists, expressing how pleased he is to see young thriving and dominating the Nigeria and international music scene.
In an interview with The Punch, he assessed the current crop of young artistes in the industry.
“I am really pleased to see that the industry is predominantly populated by younger people. Young people are usually ambitious, so they think of global’ domination, and that is healthy for the industry.
“Back in the day, artists used to hustle’ for years before they got a shot at fame. Even at that, only about one per cent of artists eventually succeed. So, it feels good to see many artists starting young, and making it while they are still young.
“My only concern is that the younger the people in the industry get, the lower the quality of stories (songs) we will get to hear. What I mean is that artists usually create art from their experiences; so, when a lot of sixteen-year-olds, for instance, get a shot at fame, they can only share from the limited scope of experiences they have. When one listens to artists from the past who had their breakthrough between the ages of 30 and 40, one can feel the authenticity of their messages, because of the quality of their experiences.
“The great afrobeat creator, Fela’s music was a reflection of his extraordinary experiences. The same thing goes for legends such as King Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey, who shared their life experiences, and taught their listeners invaluable lessons.
“Other examples are Bob Marley (Jamaican reggae legend), and 2pac (American rap icon). They exemplified and embodied the beauty of having rich experiences before attaining fame. Eventually, life will balance itself out. I am very happy that we are playing in the global league now,” he stated.
