Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has suggested that some musicians turn to spiritual practices, popularly known as jazz, in an attempt to achieve musical success and produce hit songs.

He observed while discussing the challenges of maintaining commercial relevance in the music industry, particularly the pressure on artistes to consistently release songs that appeal to listeners.

According to the rapper, producing a hit record is far more difficult than many people realise, explaining that some musicians become frustrated when their efforts fail to generate the expected attention and popularity.

“Getting a hit song is not easy. Sometimes people even do jazz to get one. That’s why you see some artistes crashing out when they struggle to get a hit,” he said.

Odumodublvck mentioned Nigerian music heavyweights Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido as examples of artistes who have managed to sustain their success by consistently releasing commercially successful songs over the years.

He questioned how the three musicians had maintained such impressive runs, considering that while some artistes repeatedly produce songs that dominate the charts, others spend their entire careers without recording a major hit.

His comments draw attention to the intense pressure within the music industry, where an artiste’s relevance and success are often judged by the commercial performance and public reception of their releases.

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Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene, popularly known as the Rockstar, has opened up about his decision to switch from gospel music to secular music, citing the challenges upcoming gospel artistes face in gaining recognition and breaking into the industry.

Speaking in a recent on Joy Prime’s Changes show, the singer explained that Ghana’s gospel music industry is not structured to support emerging musicians, making it difficult for them to achieve mainstream success.

According to him, genres such as Afrobeats and Highlife enjoy greater exposure on digital platforms, particularly TikTok, allowing relatively unknown musicians to gain popularity with just one song.

“The industry here in Ghana is not structured to benefit an upcoming gospel artiste. You can be Afrobeats or Highlife music; TikTok loves music like that. That’s why you keep seeing young boys popping up with just maybe one single song and everybody is jamming to it,” he said.

Kuami Eugene further attributed the challenges facing gospel musicians to the attitudes and perceptions of Ghanaian music audiences, arguing that listeners often pay more attention to an artiste’s appearance than the message being communicated through the music.

He observed that some gospel musicians are judged based on their dressing, accessories and personal appearance, rather than the spiritual content of their performances.

“It’s difficult to break through with gospel music because of how we’ve been tuned to listen to gospel music. We judge everything. If a guy is singing gospel right now, instead of us being soaked in the presence of God, our attention is on the fact that he’s wearing a chain, or he’s radical to sing worship. So he’ll sing and there’s no impact,” he explained.

He added that such judgments can affect the reception of gospel music, even when the artistes deliver their best performances.

Reflecting on his own experience, the Wish Me Well hitmaker disclosed that he made efforts to establish himself in gospel music but struggled to achieve the recognition he desired.

He said his transition into secular music opened up more opportunities for him, making it easier to gain public attention in an industry where talent and musical ability often determine an artiste’s success.

Despite moving away from gospel music as a performer, Kuami Eugene maintained that he continues to contribute to the gospel music industry through songwriting and production.

He revealed that he has written and produced several popular gospel songs for other musicians, insisting that his involvement in gospel music has not ended.

“But I think I’m still doing the work of God anyway. Most of the big gospel songs you enjoy, I wrote and produced them by the grace of God. So I’m still doing the job, just that I’m not doing it myself; I’m giving them out to be done,” he said.

The musician also hinted at plans to include at least one gospel-inspired song in every project he releases to satisfy fans who appreciate that side of his music.

Meanwhile, Kuami Eugene has released a new song titled Ajei, an upbeat and entertaining track that is already attracting attention from music lovers.

Afrobeats superstar Davido has expressed confidence that a joint tour with fellow Nigerian singer Wizkid would attract massive audiences and sell out venues across the world, saying he would charge $500,000 per show if they embarked on the tour together.

Davido made the revelation during an appearance on the IONWANNATALK show, where he discussed the possibility of collaborating with Wizkid on music and performing together on an international tour.

While he was optimistic about the commercial potential of a joint tour, the singer admitted that he was uncertain whether a song recorded with Wizkid would become a major hit.

He cited the collaboration between Nigerian music veterans D’banj and 2Baba as an example, suggesting that bringing two major artistes together does not automatically guarantee a successful record.

“If Wizkid and I do a song together, I don’t know if it will pop because when D’banj and 2Baba did a record together, it didn’t really pop,” Davido said.

However, he expressed greater confidence in their ability to attract audiences through live performances, insisting that their combined popularity would guarantee sold-out venues.

“If we tour together, I’ll ask for $500,000 per show because I know every venue will sell out,” he stated.

Davido further disclosed that he and Wizkid had not recorded a song together in approximately 10 years, explaining that their inability to work in the same creative space had prevented them from collaborating.

According to him, they had not been in the same mental space for a long time, although he acknowledged that opinions differ on whether their long-standing rivalry has contributed to their individual success or whether a collaboration could take their careers to another level.

The singer also reflected on the importance of maturity in moving beyond disagreements and changing one’s position on issues.

He explained that people should be willing to acknowledge when their feelings about someone have changed rather than remain committed to past disagreements.

“I felt that way at some point but not anymore, and it takes a great man to do that,” he said.

Source: Daily Post

Ghanaian rapper Edem has announced the postponement of the 2026 edition of Edemfest, days before the annual music and cultural festival was due to take place in the Volta Region.

The festival, organised by the Volta Regime Music Group (VRMG), was initially scheduled for November 7. However, in a statement released on Monday, November 2, the organisers disclosed that the event would not go ahead as planned.

VRMG explained that the decision was influenced by a strategic opportunity which they believe could contribute significantly to the festival’s future development. The organisers added that a new date would be communicated after the necessary arrangements had been finalised.

They noted that the decision forms part of efforts to broaden the scope of Edemfest and transform it into a bigger platform beyond music and cultural entertainment.

According to the group, the long-term objective is to create more opportunities for the Volta Region by showcasing its music, cultural heritage, traditions and tourism potential while positioning the area as an attractive destination for cultural experiences.

Edem, popularly known as Ayigbe Edem, said the move was intended to elevate the festival and increase its impact on the region.

He explained that the event had grown through the support of the people and the rich cultural identity of the Volta Region, adding that the new opportunity presented a chance to achieve even greater results.

“Edemfest has grown because of the people, the culture and the support behind it. We see an opportunity to take the festival further and create even greater value for the region, and we believe it is worth pursuing,” he stated.

The rapper also expressed regret over the change in plans, apologising to patrons and stakeholders while thanking them for their patience, understanding and continued commitment to the festival.

Meanwhile, VRMG has clarified that the Jubilee Radio Health Walk will still take place as scheduled, although Edem will not participate in the activity.

The organisers further acknowledged the contributions of their sponsors, partners, artistes, creatives, participants and other stakeholders who supported preparations for the 2026 edition.

Further information, including the revised date for Edemfest, is expected to be announced through the festival’s official communication platforms.