Music executive, Enu Jacobs, has predicted better times for the Nigerian creative industry.
Jacobs who also doubles as Music manager to Ogjenekpabor Joshua, popularly known as Kpee, praised the Nigerian music industry, particularly for penetrating the international scene giving rise to growing audience both locally and internationally.
According to him, “Music is a language spoken globally, our sound infiltrates the globe through telecommunication; every second different Nigerian artistes’ songs are streamed worldwide. From topping acclaimed music charts to gaining global recognition, Nigerian music has gone beyond the shores of our nation to penetrate into the minds and hearts of people and places outside our continent.”
The music artiste who is a product of the Voice Nigeria Reality TV Show, stated that the show has gained more global audience. He also attributed the success of his recently released EP to the way Nigerian music market has evolved over the years, saying that it will do more good to lots of arts and Creatives coming from the industry in the coming years.
“Afrobeats as we all know has transcended borders and evolved into a global sound. Massive shout out to our shining stars Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, Tems, Omah lay. Not forgetting our pioneers 2Baba, PSquare, D’Banj and others.We now know that music made in Lagos and other part of Nigerian can get everywhere in the world and be certified platinum in the US literally.
“Quality production starts from the equipment being used by musicians and producers, with the right tools to produce crisp and clear songs artists put out to the world. I believe we will receive more international awards,” he said.