HOW TO BECOME A MUSICIAN

 To become a music superstar isn’t that easy according to the adage that “A better soup is made with good money”, but everything in life is possible with determination. 

In this post, I am releasing some nuggets on how to become a music superstar without stress and I encourage every upcoming musician and desiring music fan out there to take note. 

5 POINTS TO BECOMING A MUSIC SUPERSTAR 

1. WORK ON YOURSELF: BUILD SELF-MOTIVATION: If you can conquer yourself, you can conquer the world. As someone who is aiming at a higher destination, you should build a formidable profile and have sound education to stand in the crowd. 

2. DELIVER QUALITY CONTENT ALWAYS: Rushing to push albums that carry no message to the market is as good as bringing nothing to the table. For any music you want to work on, it makes great sense to research very well on all the requirements to deliver strong messages in the minds of the fans, get the message of the music first, research for more delivery, and work on your sound, lyrics, and all other components. 

3. PAY KEEN ATTENTION TO YOUR FANS: Your fans are your promoters, by all means, carry them in mind throughout the phases of each music production. Also, have a way of relating to and appreciating your fans, and remember to let them know that you love and cherish them as your fan. 

4. EXHAUST ALL ONLINE PLATFORMS: Make online presence your priority. Create accounts for your music career on the whole social media platforms, Create a blog for full streaming of your music career. 

5. GET MENTORS THAT YOU KNOW ARE FAR BETTER AND MORE EXPERIENCED THAN YOU: The importance of mentorship cannot be over-emphasized. Mentoring makes a job of 10 days without a mentor can be done in one day with a good mentor and the same deliver the best results and quality if you are an upcoming artiste it is a good practice that you get a mentor to guide you in your music career.

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Rotary Peace Fellowship Program 2023-24 (Fully Funded)

 This is one of the fully-funded fellowships with a total of up to 130 individuals each year. The fellowship is funded by the Rotary Foundation, which has been part of the world’s leading humanitarian efforts. The scholarship aims at providing participants with a platform in order to become effective catalysts for peace and develop them into leaders of change.

Rotary Peace Centers help the students in enhancing their leadership capabilities and work towards global change by making them part of a diverse learning body. Students who are selected for this core program will receive top-notch training in the field of peace, conflict resolution, and development from academics, professionals, local leaders, and peace practitioners.

Rotary Fellowships may be renewed annually. The application process is managed through the individual Chapters in each country based on the established procedures of that country, including national and local essay competitions. At the end of the program, each Fellow receives a certificate from the Rotary Peace Center in their respective country. Some Rotary Peace Centers offer a scholarship to cover tuition and living expenses for students who are selected as Fellows at the start date.

The main objective of this fully-funded scholarship is to provide an opportunity for individuals who are actively working towards peace, research, or development in order to enhance their capabilities and further develop themselves as leaders. The Scholarship will be focused on individuals who want to work at the grass root level locally or globally by joining other organizations that promote peace, development, and human rights.

Rotary Scholarships for Master’s Students are open to those who want to study for a Master’s Degree at the graduate level in a university of their choice. These scholarships are fully funded by the Rotary Foundation. Apart from this, during their studies, they will also be selected to join the Rotary Peace Centers Alumni Network, which is exclusive and highly motivational. 

This scholarship program is aimed at individuals who want to get an opportunity to enhance their leadership capabilities in the field of peace, conflict resolution, and development. The fellows will work towards engaging in one year’s professional development certificate program.

Rotary Peace Centers provide scholarships to students who want to study for a Master’s Degree at the graduate level in a university of their choice. These scholarships are fully funded by the Rotary Foundation. Apart from this, during their studies, they will also be selected to join the Rotary Peace Centers Alumni Network, which is exclusive and highly motivating.

Rotary Peace Fellowships Institutions:

Uppsala University, Sweden

Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (certificate program)

Makerere University, Uganda (certificate program)

Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA

International Christian University, Japan

University of Bradford, England

University of Queensland, Australia

Note: It is important to mention that the fellowship recipients might not study at the Rotary Peace Center in their country but applicants from Thailand might be required to study at Chulalongkorn University.

Rotary Peace Fellowships Coverage

It is crucial to note that this scholarship program covers the following:

- Tuition and fees,

- Airline tickets & Round-trip transportation,

- Living expenses,

- All internship and field-study expenditure

Eligibility Criteria for Rotary Peace Fellowships

1. Eligible Countries: This fellowship requires individuals who are actively working towards peace, research or development and want to study for a Master’s Degree at the graduate level in a university of their choice.

2. Proficiency in English: Those who are highly proficient in English may be accepted into the program, but it is not mandatory.

3. Excellent leadership skills: The main objective of this scholarship program is to provide an opportunity for individuals who are actively working towards peace, research or development in order to enhance their capabilities and further develop themselves as leaders.

4. Strong commitment to international: An important prerequisite to participating in this program is to demonstrate a strong commitment to peace and international engagement, as well as academic excellence.

5. Master’s degree applicants: The applicants must have a minimum of three years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, as well as a bachelor’s degree.

6. Certificate applicants: The applicants must have a minimum of five years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, as well as a strong academic background.

Duration of Rotary Peace Fellowships:

The duration of the course is one or two years depending on the university. During this time, various courses related to peace and development are offered such as local politics and governance, conflict resolution, human security, economic theory, conflict analysis, and resolution, etc.

Those who are interested in applying for a fellowship must know that there are specific dates on which the application forms are available. The application process takes place for approximately three months during which the required documents need to be submitted. They can then attend interviews, which will be held in their respective home country. The applicant will then be informed whether they have been shortlisted or not. Those who are selected will be informed by mail.

How to Apply for a Rotary Peace Fellowships

All the information about how to apply for its program is available on its official website. Information regarding application procedures, eligibility criteria, selection process, and scholarships are available on its main website (https://rotary.embark.com/login/apply?target=2022)

It is crucial to keep in mind that it supports only internet browsing because it does not have a dedicated mobile app for IOS or Android platforms yet. For any queries that could arise, there are several sources of information that can be contacted through email or phone numbers as well as social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter accounts of this organization.

Davido's Major Endorsement Deals By Numbers

 

Nigerian multiple award-winning singer and songwriter, Davido has quite established his forum in the Nigerian music firm and this has attracted highly recognized firms to his name.

He stands popularly and currently as the most endorsed Afrobeat music star in Nigeria having bagged whopping numbers of endorsement deals.

In this article, we shall discuss all of Davido's endorsement deals by numbers.

Martell

Earlier last year a foreign dry gin brand known famously as Martel, unveiled the Nigerian singer Davido as their ambassador.

Martell drink is a French wine founded by a French maestro. The word Martell however is a Cognac house founded in 1715 by Jean Martell.

Davido remains the only Nigerian Afrobeat top artist that has bagged a whopping deal with the brand.

His relationship with them is extremely intimate following how the CEO of the company recently gifted Davido a Martell pendant in France.

1XBet

Popular Betting forum, 1XBet also patterned with Davido and signed a whopping endorsement deal with him.

He was unveiled by the firm in early 2021 which thrilled most of his fans.

His impact however has trailed 1XBet across the whole of Africa following the number of Massive fan bases attached to his name.

The betting firm also has flaunted its glory on several occasions.

Munch It snacks

One of the biggest names in the Nigerian market forum Munch It snacks also partnered with Davido and unveiled him as their brand ambassador.

The firm however dominated the market space shortly after they bagged a whopping endorsement deal with him.

Davido most times flaunt their quality via his social media handle.

He remains the only Nigerian Afrobeat star representing the firm.

Infinix Mobile

One of the biggest mobile firms, Infinix mobile in Nigeria also negotiated with the Nigerian singer, Davido and offered him a whopping endorsement deal.

He alongside the firm unveiled their partnership via all the social media platforms which thrilled massive numbers of his fan base.

His partnership with Infinix mobile phone is quite an intimate one following how they flaunt him always.

Wema Bank

After raising over 200 million funds in his Wema Bank account from his fan base in just a tally of 12 hours difference Davido was offered a whopping endorsement deal by the bank.

This made it to his latest endorsement deal he bagged lately 2021.

The brand has so far gifted him a car and other luxuries for their professional partnership.

Puma

The Nigerian multiple award-winning singers also partnered with one of the world's top firms, Puma, and bagged a whopping endorsement deal with the brand.

He secured this deal earlier in 2022 adding it to his endorsement deals that have best infused his currency.  Puma had on several occasions flaunted Davido via their social media platforms via the impact he had deployed on their market sales and value.

Since he joined Puma, they have been able to sell an enormous number of their product via the Nigerian market space. This is a result of how committed Davido is to their favorite Afrobeat beast.

Top 5 Best Nigerian Music Duo 2022

 

Individual efforts often pay but tandem toils pay more rapidly because it comprises two huge talents.

Nigerian music firms in recent years have been blessed with extraordinary music duos that thrived the firm to the highest level.

Every single year, there must be a music duo that will dominate the world music firm through their talents.

In this article, we shall discuss the current Nigerian music duos that are conquering the Nigerian music firm via their talents.

Ajebor hustler

The two duos known poorly as Isaiah Precious and George Dandeson are friends who grew together in Port Harcourt River state.

Their bond in music inspired them in their teens prompting the energy they used and thrived at their peak.

This peak emerged after several years they have indulged in local shows and music concerts. Their single, 'Barawo' earned them a place at the top following how Nigerians jammed to the song.

The same single topped several music charts in Nigeria and boosted their prominence. Everyone knew about them and they were able to feature Davido on the "Barawo" remix.

Currently, they are the best duo in the Nigerian music firm and there is no doubt about it.

DNA

The two identical twins identified as Clint & Blair Roberts who are signed to the Mavin Record label also is recognized as one of the biggest current duos in the Nigerian music firm.

They are known for their unique voiced natural vocal that has impressed many. Having trailed the music industry, independently for years, the Mavin Record Label CEO, Don Jazzy discovered them and offered them a massive deal.

They appeared on Mavin Record Label's latest song "All is in other" and killed their part in the song. This even infused their fame and reshaped them so far.

They however experience difficulties from their fans amidst the nature of their identity but it's all cool to them.

Skuki

Although these two are not identical, they are the Nigerian music duos that have dominated the Nigerian music firm currently.

The twin brothers who are poorly known as Tumininu Laolu-Oguniyi and Atewologun Laolu-Ogunniyi were born in Oyo state in 1980 where they grew up and acquired their education before thriving for their peak in music

They did find it and released hit songs and albums that earned them the Nigerian trust and Africa as a whole.

This even inspired them more and they earned a massive spot in the Nigerian music firm.

The two are encompassed with different qualities that have best staged their bond.

Psquare

Despite ditching their bond for years, the Nigerian music duo, Peter and Paul Okoye are still one of the top 5 Nigerian music duos in 2022.

The two identical twin singers, songwriters, and dancers who recently reconciled and quenched their grudges began their professional music careers in their teens. There was nothing but a pure talent from both sides. Releasing a massive number of hit songs then, they emerged as the number one music duo in Africa as a whole.

From non-stop hits to memorable stage performances, the two gained their ground in the Nigerian music firm and bagged multiple music awards.

Since they reconciled, despite still yet to release a song, the two are the most streamed duos behind Ajebor hustlers in Nigeria currently.

Nigerian Top Music Artists Who Have Clashed With Each Other

 Due to the beauty and the hierarchy of the Nigerian music industry, competitions and rival activities sometimes or in reality have spanked among artists.

They compete on who to emerge at the best via the image of their new songs, individual awards, music charts, and albums.

This however thrust rivals and clashes between top stars who are embossed with top-class qualities amidst how numbers of them disagree to succumb to the shadow of each other.

In this article, we would discuss these Nigerian stars who had clashed with each other.

Don Jazzy and Olamide

Despite that, they have resolved their grudges currently, the two successful owners of the Nigerian greatest record labels, Mavin Records and YBNL once entertained fans with their clash during a major concert year back.

During a competitive concert (The headies annual music awards) back then in Nigeria, YBNL and Mavin Records had the most dominant music artists boosting the image of the Nigerian music firm with their musical qualities.

The likes of Lil Kesh and Rekkedo Banks dominated the show which proved their qualities in them. However, Rekkedo Banks has announced the winner of the concert (Next rated artist) at the Headies annual music awards which grieved Olamide who in confidence pronounced that Lil Kesh his boy should have won the grand prize that involved a car and some huge cash.

Ranting off his grievance, he slammed his microphone on the ground and walked off from the show which astonished so many viewers. Don Jazzy also professed his feelings by urging Olamide to claim the prize if he needed it.

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Davido and Burna Boy

This is referred to as the most active beef in the Nigerian Music firm for it's still professed active.

The Grammy award-winning maestro and the Nigerian most decorated Afrobeat beast Davido in 2020 clashed with each other after Burna Boy took to his Social media handle and announced his hate for the singer amidst how he posted a picture of Wizkid and him on his Instagram handle labeling their image as the two greatest music artist in Nigeria.

According to his claim, he outlined that Davido is successful in the Nigerian music firm because of the nature of his super-wealthy background sponsored by his multi-billionaire father. Burna Boy even made this beef pretty much effective amidst how he went further via his grind taunting Davido online.

Davido however never replied to him until Burna Boy detailed his hate over his personality for an unknown reason which thrust Davido's famous public announcement debunking his hate speeches over him.

In the video which went viral, Davido was seen appealing to his haters that it's not his fault that he was born rich and also that his father is highly recognized as a multi-billionaire businessman. The video was however alluded to Burna Boy.

It even emerged to a serious beef after Davido indirectly beefed Burna Boy in his popular diss song titled 'Fem'

Fans believed that the grudges between the two were serious after they clashed with each other during a show in Ghana.

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Top 5 Nigerian 2021 Break-out music stars

 The Nigerian music industry has in decades deployed consistency, this is because every single year, it introduces and reforms new satisfying artists to the world.

The year 2021 has had names, Nigerian music listeners have thrilled since its beginning following how they have dished out hits tagged the songs of the year.

In this article, we would discuss the image of these stars who bagged fame and recognition in the Nigerian music firm in the year 2021.

Top 5 Nigerian 2021 Break-out music stars

Buju

The Nigerian singer and songwriter Buju in no doubt proved his worth and struck the limelight in the year 2021.

He was signed by the Nigerian Grammy award-winning star Burna Boy who offered him the opportunity he utilized and established to date. He has however terminated his contract with Burna Boy and departed solo.

Buju gained recognition earlier in 2021 after featuring in Blaqbonez's single "Bling" a track from his debut album "Sex over Love".

This boosted his confidence and from then he has been dropping hit upon hits that even attracted Wizkid who features him on his Made In Lagos Delux album single "Mood"

So far, Buju a recognized as the most-streamed 2021 break-out artist ever since struck the limelight.

Chike

The popular "Running" crooner also fell to the category of the 2021 break-out artists that has thrilled a tremendous number of listeners this year.

Chike who is known poorly as Chike-Ezekpeazu Osebuka rose to fame after participating in the Nigerian reality competition Project Fame West Africa and finishing in second place on Season 1 of The Voice Nigeria. which boosted his confidence.

His fame remained stable after he featured the Nigerian maestro Simi on the song "Running" which topped several music charts. Since this impact, Chike has furthered reshaped his fan base after dishing out an enormous number of hit songs.

Blaqbonez

The chocolate city young maestro Blaqbonez also achieved his peak in the year 2021 and has so proven his rapping qualities.

He rose to fame after releasing his hit single "Bling" featuring Buju that topped several charts via his qualities.

After recording heavy accolades from fans on the song Bling he further released his debut album "Sex over Love" which is still trending on all charts to date.

Blaqbonez however in 2019 has impacted the Nigerian music firm but it was consistent till 2021 when he bounced back dropping several hit songs.

Lojay

The young maestro who is currently topping several charts in Nigeria with his debut EP in doubt has earned his place at the top despite hitting the limelight in the year 2021.

He gained aristocracy after featuring Wizkid on his debut Ep. One of the hit singles from the EP also has earned him global recognition. He collaborated with the Nigerian music producer Sarz and dished out the song "Monalisa" labeled as the song of the year.

There's no doubt about his qualities amidst how he has gained his spot at the top within a year tally.

Arya Starr

The young Nigerian singer and songwriter who is currently battling with Rema for the Face of the Mavin Record Label also are recognized as a 2021 break-out star.

The "Bloody Samaritan" crooner was unveiled in the early days of 2021 by the Ceo of Mavin Records who offered her the opportunity to prove her qualities.

She did prove her qualities and released her debut album and EP in the year 2021. To date, Arya Starr is still celebrated and fancied as one of the Nigerian future stars amid the impact she has portrayed so far.

Top Notch Mavin Record label stars

 The Nigerian music producer Don Jazzy has helped boost a curriculum where extraordinary talented artists can come and show the world their potential.

He founded Mavin Record Label which has so far reshaped the image of the Nigerian music firm via the qualities his signees deploy via their genuine musical qualities.

The impact Mavin Record Label has played in the Nigerian music firm has helped establish enormous numbers of Nigerian music stars to a peak that has soared them to the top.

Among these stars topping their game via the image of Mavin Record Label, we have outlined 5 stars according to peak in Hierarchy. If you muse to know these stars check out below;

Arya Starr

The Nigerian songwriter and singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe who is known popularly as Arya Starr in no doubt are recognized as one of the Mavin Record signees that have emerged to her best peak.

She was signed to the Mavin Record record label by the Nigerian Music producer Don Jazzy in early 2021 before moving on to prove a milestone of her qualities.

In her early career, she aspired to be a fashion designer before switching to pursue her musical career which slides positively via the effect of her singing qualities.

Signing to Mavin Record Label, she introduced her qualities by releasing an EP titled by her name that is recognized as the best EP in Nigeria so far.

She further released her debut album 19 & dangerous recognized as the best album in the Nigerian musical chart so far. She is in no doubt one of the best in the modern era of the Nigerian music firm.

Rema

Divine Ikubor born in 2000 who is popularly known as Rema via his qualities and consistent energy is in no doubt the present King of the Mavin Record label via the impact he has portrayed on the image of the Nigerian music firm.

The "Dumebi" crooner despite his young age has earned an enchanting rank in buoyancy. He was signed in March 2019 by the Ceo Of Mavin Record Label Don Jazzy.

His debut collaboration was portrayed by the singer on Mavin Record Label song titled "All In Order" after his iconic vocal on the song, Rema gained recognition and fan base.

This boosted his confidence and he released his debut single "Iron Man" which earned a place in the heart of the ex-president of the United States of America, Barack Obama.

Rema went further to bag multiple major music awards to his name including a Headies award where he emerged as the next rated artist.

Johnny Drill

The Nigerian music producer, singer, and songwriter Johnny Drill who is poorly known as John Ighodaro is also recognized as one the best Mavin Records signed artists.

He struck the limelight when he did a cover of Dija hit single "Aww" loved by many music enthusiasts.

He was signed to the Record Label by the Nigerian entrepreneur Don Jazzy alongside Rema and other artists.

His single Romeo and Juliet have earned a milestone for him staking him as the most celebrated love singer in Nigerian.

He released his debut album "Before we fall asleep" in September 2021 which has so far topped so many music charts in Nigeria.

Mavin Record Label amidst its impact the Nigerian music firm has surpassed other Record Label in Nigeria to emerge as the best so far.