"Wizkid Go Still Sell Out": Paulo Advises Afrobeats Artists, Urges Them to Reduce Ticket Prices

"Wizkid Go Still Sell Out": Paulo Advises Afrobeats Artists, Urges Them to Reduce Ticket Prices

  • A Nigerian show promoter and music executive, Paul Okoye, also known as Oga Paulo, has dished out a word of advice to Afrobeats artists
  • The father-of-two shared his thoughts about the happenings in the industry via his Instagram story
  • As stated by him, "2024 is going to be a tough year" for artists beyond the C class as the global economy is not favourable

Nigerian music executive, Paul Okoye, also known as Oga Paulo, has tendered heartfelt advice to Nigerian artists of the Afrobeats genre.

There have been numerous complaints from fans about the hike in concert ticket prices. This has made it difficult for shows to sell out, as music lovers cannot afford to watch their favourites perform at the expense of their finances.

"Wizkid Go Still Sell Out": Paulo Advices Afrobeat Artists, Urges Them to Reduce Ticket Price
Paulo states that apart from Davido and Burna Boy, 2024 will be tough for others Credit: @Davido, @Burnaboygram, @Paulo
Source: Instagram

Paulo admonished Nigerian artists to stop over-pricing themselves so that they could have successful and sold-out shows.

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He exempted Burna Boy and Davido but noted that 2024 would be a tough year for Afrobeats artists who do not belong in the A, B, or C class.

See his post below:

His counsel follows the existing feud amongst some Afrobeats artists, who have been dragging themselves on social media.

Nigerians react to Oga Paulo's advice

Backing the advice dished out by the ace music executive, Nigerians have taken to his comments section to share their thoughts about the situation. Take a look at some comments below:

@thestudentconnecttv

"Imagine shallipopi charging 5m. Shalli of yesterday with him w**ck songs."

@enny_soothing_hands1

"Wizkid can do no wrong button."

@chunnyudex

"Uncle ode Wizkid is ur pospy oribukuku man. Dey have use o'bo: to wash ur head."

@mr_realgram

"Why them no go laff at una, Shey na only 3artist we get Abeg shift NEXT."

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@brendanukagod_

"Can’t be arguing Wizkid VS Davido and Afrobeat saga on a Monday morning tho, it’s too early. There are better things to do."

@ms_eture

"Wizkid go still sell out sha."

@bammiepsh

"Even gospel musicians sef don go gaga.... ordinary 30mins worship is now 1.5 million. Haaaa kilodeee."

Iyabo Ojo threatens Paulo at Headies

It will be recalled that Legit.ng had reported that Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo and her lover, Paulo, made the crowd go wild during the Headies 2023 award show.

The actress had cried out about her lover threatening to divorce her over a football show before the duo presented an award.

Source: Legit.ng

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