8 Ways You Can Move From an Unknown Artiste To A Renowned Artiste in Nigeria

Here's an article I read and found interesting. Written by Olukorede, a public relations practitioner, social media strategist and editor at BroadstreetNG; on 8 easy steps to grow from a relatively unknown to a Renowned artiste in NO time [I Guess?]. Read the article below and share your thoughts afterwards.

So you are an aspiring/upcoming artiste hoping to reach the top of your game in the Music industry and also rub shoulders with the likes of 2face, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Banky W, D’Banj , Olamide, Vector, Bez, M.I, Ice Prince, P-Square, Sheyi Shay, Emma Nyra, Iyanya, Davido and the likes, well here are the very important points you should take note of if you really want to grow and become a star someday (in Nigeria particularly). Consider these after the cut:

200-Year-Old Iroko Tree Kills 31 Persons, Leaves 16 Others Injured In Imo State

It was tears and anguish in Umudagu, Mbieri community in Mbaitoli council area of Imo state as no fewer than 31 persons have been confirmed dead following the fall of an ancestral ‘Uko’  tree estimated to have been over 200 years in existence.

The tree which during a rainstorm also left scores of persons injured and about 7 others either buried in the rubble or missing. The size of the disaster was occasioned by the fact that under the tree is a location of a popular night market simply described as “Ukwu Uko market” meaning the market under the ‘Uko’ tree.

What Happened Between Me and Uche Ogbodo' – Harrysong Issues Statement

I am forced to speak on the picture of myself and actress Uche Ogbodo being circulated around the web following queries from fans and well wishers. I was going to let it play like any other joke but I was stunned when a fan recently - should I say excited fan - attacked me verbally on a radio station where I dropped by to talk about being a part of 2face's Campus connect tour.

First, Uche Ogbodo is a very dear friend but we are not dating. She's more of a sister to me and not a lover. I believe a peck doesn't necessarily translate to an affair but I could be wrong. Maybe it is not common amongst my colleagues to own up during an affair but I can assure you that we are not an item. In all modesty, Writing hit songs for my colleagues like 'Limpopo' by KCee and Omotola Ekeinde, recording my own songs (working on a new single), still promoting my new video for 'I'm in love' remix with Olamide as well readying another video possibly for my track with Timaya would be a lot to combine with a relationship, at this point.

Lagosians spend N1b Monthly On Merriment & Entertainment

According to a report, residents of Lagos State spend over a Naira on parties and entertainment every month. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Ademorin Kuye, said this at the briefing of the ministry in Alausa, Ikeja; While responding to a question on the validity of Merriment Tax being collected by local governments in the state, said the figure was a product of a recent research conducted by the state’s Ministry of Economic Planning and Budgeting.

 “There is merriment tax in the constitution; it’s part of the rate local governments can collect. We have not utilized the benefit of the entertainment industry in this state.