How to become a popular musician without a record label in Nigeria
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You can become a popular musician in Nigeria without a record label deal. In this article, I will explain how to do it perfectly.


A lot of upcoming artists believe that they can't succeed in the Nigerian music industry without a record label deal, so they try as much as they can to secure record label deals. They invested months or even years begging the record label CEO for a contract.

Are you an upcoming artist looking for a record label deal? If yes, then I want you to know that you can succeed in the Nigerian music industry without signing any contract with a record label. 

It is very important to know that a lot of musicians have succeeded in the Nigerian music industry without a record label deal. You can also do the same if you invest whatever it takes to succeed in the Nigerian music industry without a record label. 

 

Believe you can do it

This should be your mindset as an upcoming artist. You need to believe in yourself first then everything will be possible once you are taking the right steps to improve your music career whether you are in Nigeria or other countries.

Associate with successful music artists

It is very important to associate with successful music artists because you will be able to learn from them which way helps to elevate your music career. 

You can connect with successful music artists on social media, music concerts, through their managers and others.

Hire a professional Talent manager

As an upcoming artist, you need an experienced individual who will help you to make the right decision because you don't have a record label that will do that for you. A talent manager is a professional that will manage you and your music career which will help to lead you to success in the music industry.

Your manager will help you with the necessary information that you need to succeed in the Nigerian music industry. Aside from that, with the help of your manager, you will be able to secure investment from investors. Likewise, get help when it comes to choosing the right strategy for your music promotion and other related aspects that will elevate your music career within a short period.


Look for support and investor

It is possible to get an investor who will invest in your music career if you do things right. You can start with your family and friends if they have money to invest in your music career it will be helpful for you and them as well.

It is also advisable to look for support from friends, family, and associates so that it will reduce the stress on you and also increase your chance of being successful as a musician. 


Effective methods of becoming a popular musician in Nigeria without record label deal


  • Create and upload your music content to audio streaming platforms

  • Run regular music promotions on social media and other media platforms

  • Only drop high-quality music

  • Invest in a professional music producer

  • Only hire a professional music video director

  • Put in your best

  • Don't relent or get tired



These are some of the incredible methods of becoming a popular musician in Nigerian music industry without a record label deal. A lot of musicians have done it in the past and they are successful currently. 

You can also do the same so that you can elevate your music career and move from being an upcoming artist to a successful and popular music artist in Nigeria.