I think most Nigerian artists have PTSD from doing these interviews and getting wrong headlines after. I really feel you on this - I'm working with new artistes who don't want to be on Nigerian platforms because they are not 'rated'. And truly the big stars start forming once they blow.
But also as you know, we are lacking good music journos as well - who can tell the story of an artiste.
The big platforms don't do proper interviews - all they do is post instragram news.
As a Nigerian writer, what Nigeria platform would you send your stuff to? or what platform do you wanna work for?
The seemingly good platforms are selected and feature only BIG names or Alte acts.
It will take a collective general effort - Artiste giving good writers/platforms the chance to tell their stories and giving them maximum props like they do the international platforms
This is a really interesting angle to explore. I agree with you, there is still an important role Nigerian press plays, and I think it's more important than international coverage since this is the heart of where the music is founded.
I think most Nigerian artists have PTSD from doing these interviews and getting wrong headlines after. I really feel you on this - I'm working with new artistes who don't want to be on Nigerian platforms because they are not 'rated'. And truly the big stars start forming once they blow.
But also as you know, we are lacking good music journos as well - who can tell the story of an artiste.
The big platforms don't do proper interviews - all they do is post instragram news.
As a Nigerian writer, what Nigeria platform would you send your stuff to? or what platform do you wanna work for?
The seemingly good platforms are selected and feature only BIG names or Alte acts.
It will take a collective general effort - Artiste giving good writers/platforms the chance to tell their stories and giving them maximum props like they do the international platforms
This is a really interesting angle to explore. I agree with you, there is still an important role Nigerian press plays, and I think it's more important than international coverage since this is the heart of where the music is founded.
Well done, AOT2, this is well-written and I agree with your prognosis.