Nigerian rapper CDQ, born Sodiq Yusuf, has spoken about what he describes as the realities of success in the music industry, saying that artistes often need to belong to a particular circle before they can truly thrive.
In an interview on Jbrandy Entertainment, the ‘Nowo E Soke’ crooner said independent artistes who do not have such backing usually struggle to get returns on their investments.
He said:
“The hardest truth about the music industry is that it has turned into a place where you have to belong to a particular caucus, gang, or cult before anyone can help you,” the rapper said.
“If you are able to succeed as an independent artist without any of that, then you should thank God for it. If you don’t belong to any group or gang, you might end up spending a lot without seeing any return.”
CDQ added that navigating the industry without affiliations can be financially draining, as support and opportunities are often concentrated within established networks.
