“Pride will make you be in the same place and others will pass you." - Dakolo
Singer Timi Dakolo has given words of advice to aspiring singers and those new in the industry to manage stardom. He gave counsel on how musicians can be inventive and unique in their approach to their trade.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the singer started his remarks by talking about those who start singing in church.
He said singing in church is a seed but singers shouldn't limit themselves to just knowing how to sing how to make sounds, but they have to bring something different.
He talked about the wisdom in rehearsing because it will show during the performance.
“Never judge yourself, start today because you can’t judge yourself now with someone else’s past experiences,” the vocalist said.
The well-known musician stated that it was critical for songs to create meaningful memories in the minds of listeners and that they should avoid pride and ignorance because these have led to the demise of many in the entertainment sector.
“Pride will make you be in the same place and others will pass you. Fame is a poison that can destroy you in a flash if you don’t do the right things.
"To upcoming artists, do you want to be here a long time or be here for the applause and be famously broke? No idea is a waste in songwriting, so when ideas come your way, you should be able to identify them.”
Dakolo, who has many years of experience in the industry, and who knows about the sad end of some musicians, gave the warning to inexperienced, young musicians.
