Very soon no Nigeria parents will allow his children to be listening to nigerian songs – Paul of PSquare say as he gives details on how Nigeria music is fading away.
Paul Okoye, one half of the famous P-Square duo, has been a significant figure in the music industry for many years. In a recent interview, he shared three concerns regarding the current state of music and the songs being released today. Here’s what he had to say.
Paul Okoye highlighted his apprehensions about the evolving music landscape, emphasizing how the essence of music is changing. He pointed out that the focus has shifted from lyrical content and meaningful messages to catchy beats and commercial success. Okoye is concerned that this trend might undermine the depth and artistic integrity of music, making it more challenging for songs with profound messages to gain mainstream attention. He stressed the importance of balancing commercial viability with artistic expression to preserve the cultural and emotional impact of music.
PAUL OKOYE: Nowadays, I know what’s happening in the music industry, music is lasting only three months, four months. It’s not fair what you guys are doing to yourselves because in the long run, years to come, it will fade totally. I’m not saying today’s music does not have message but I think these days we’re focusing on the producers and the sound, the beat. But lyrically, nah. Some people are trying, but it needs to be improved.
Music today for some people is ‘omo, this is a new way, this is a new style, this is what everybody is doing, everybody is following a particular trend.’ I can tell you that the days of proper good music with message are virtually leaving. And those kinds of songs, parents are comfortable to play it in front of their kids. I can guarantee you that 80% of songs now, some parents will not even like their children to play that song. That is what is lacking. If your song is just there for the ages of 18 to 23, those songs will be comfortable for you as Gen Z, but when you start getting to 30, 35, you’ll start having kids and I guarantee you won’t play those songs for your kids. So there, the artiste who sang that song will not have longevity and will start losing touch. The song will not be evergreen, because the parents have dumped the song somewhere maybe trying to listen to more mature music so that their kids will grow along with it.
