What does it take to be successful in the Nigerian music industry? That`s a question that millions of aspiring entertainers will pay to get answered immediately!

Four popular social media users @Dehkunle, @Pog_llins, @blvck_Witch, @MorrisBaker_ decided to get some answers and Nigerians came ready.

Here are some of the things you need on the Naija music scene:

Team Talent and Goodluck:

Well, many Nigerians believe talent can go a long way in bringing about success. But is it really enough? Do you need a little bit of good fortune as well?

Awon who talent epp?

A few were adamant that they are too many popular ”˜talentless` hitmakers and talent can`t solve anything without money or the right connections

Money:

This is a table we don`t even want to watch fall!

Superstar connections:

Errr”¦ featuring superstars on songs is a strategy?!

Good talent management:

A few believed that you can have all the money in the world, all the talent and superstar connections, but it would all go to waste without good management. Interesting”¦.

The conversations didn`t just stop there. @_Omoissy was wondering what could be on the other side of the music industry? Apart from all the glamour, what has the music industry taught us?

Don`t ever sign a contract without getting a lawyer to read through it!

Drugs are a ”˜talent-killer`. Stay away and focus on the music.

@MissKitty415 scared us a bit with the talk on selling souls.

This will pack a punch. Don`t think of instant success -it`s a journey. Don`t resort to cheap publicity stunts that can end up ruining your career – invest in good strategies that will ultimately help boost your career and not kill it before it has even begun. And always have a plan B – always!

So, do you agree with social media? Or there are more factors involved? At 3:00 pm on Friday, August 28, 2020, MTN is organizing arguably one of the dopest virtual series for aspiring entertainers, A and R execs, talent managers, called the Business of the Art Series.

Big names like Vice President, International Strategy & Operations at Warner Music Group, Temi Adeniji; Country Manager, ViacomCBS Network, Africa, Bada Akintunde-Johnson; Founder and CEO, Now Music, Efe Omorogbe; Founder and CEO, BHM Group, Ayeni Adekunle; Chief Consumer Officer, MTN Irancell, Larry Annetts; and CEO Music Time, Oye Akideinde, will be breaking down what it takes to make it in this industry. It`s free, it`s on Zoom and you can register right now!

You`re welcome!