CDQ: How Cabals Make It Hard to Succeed in Nigeria’s Music Industry

Nigerian rapper CDQ has opened up about the challenges of breaking into the country’s music scene. In a recent interview with content creator JBrandy, he said powerful cabals and gangs dominate the industry. Artists outside these networks struggle to gain traction or see returns on their investments. He explained that success now depends on belonging to a specific group. Without the backing of these factions, even spending large sums may yield no results. CDQ urged aspiring musicians to be grateful if they achieve success independently of any cabal.

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