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Terry G shares challenges in music industry
Renowned Nigerian singer Terry G made shocking revelations about the music industry on Monday, June 17, 2024.
In an interview on the Afrobeats Podcast with Adesope, Terry G discussed a controversial incident that derailed his career and exposed the pervasive influence of cultism among artists.
He recounted a 2016 altercation with DJ Phreez, which led to his blacklisting by the DJs Association of Nigeria (DJAN). This incident, Terry G acknowledged, significantly hindered his career progression and served as a major setback.
Additionally, Terry G sounded the alarm about the insidious presence of cultism in the music industry, stating it has become a significant obstacle for artists like him who refuse to join these groups.
He lamented that cultism has “hijacked our profession” and emphasized the need for its elimination to foster harmony and unity among artists.
Terry G’s candid revelations have sparked important conversations about the music industry’s internal dynamics and the need for a more inclusive and supportive environment.
His words serve as a wake-up call, urging the industry to confront the issue of cultism and create a more welcoming space for all artists to thrive.
Slapping a DJ affected me as an artiste
– Terry G pic.twitter.com/zJ0cYUBiXS
— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) June 17, 2024
"Cultism has entered the music… If there's frat in music, people like us who are not cultists cannot operate anymore"
– Terry G pic.twitter.com/icXzlGbZ9e
— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) June 17, 2024