Nigerian rapper, Phyno has revealed how he was almost coerced into joining a secret cult so that he will become famous.
Popular Nigerian rapper, Phyno has opened up on how he was advised as a budding musician, to join a cult or do rituals in order to become famous.
He made this known while advising up coming artist not this delve into cultism as a shortcut to achieve success.
Phyno noted that sheer determination and hard work can work wonders when an individual is pursuing success.
He emphasized that he doesn’t believe in taking short cuts to achieve success. Further more, he discouraged artists from signing record deals out of desperation.
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. 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”.