Government should make loan accessible to upcoming and independent artist.
A. My name is Olayinka Osituga aka BIO BAYOH. I am a singer, song writer and video director
Q. Relationship status?
A. Single
Q. Date of birth?
A. 26th April, 1991
Q. What style of music are you doing right now and what stirred up the passion for music in you?
A. I do POP music. Music has always been there. Been in Children choir and I do normally write poems. It is just there.
Q. When did you begin your music career and how has the journey been so far?
A. Professionally six years now.
Q. What do you think are the problems upcoming artists are facing in the music industry, Nigeria?
A. Funds and lack of support from family and the whole society.
Q. What do you think can be done to solve these problems you highlighted above?
A. I think entertainment should be more supported by the government and other bodies..Loans should also be accessible.
Q. Mention few things upcoming artists can do to come to limelight?
A. Good songs with good promotion and try to get across to feature a renown star .
Q. What role can government play to support the Nigerian Music Industry especially the upcoming artists?
A. Government should Make Loan accessible to upcoming and independent artist.
Q. Are you under any label/management or you are pushing you music by yourself?
A. Presently Am not under a label.
Q. In the area of promotion, what are the challenges involved?
A. The challenges are funds basically.
Q. How do you source for fund concerning your music hustle?
A. Through concert. I have few fans who have been supporting and i also have a regular job which I use to sustain the hustle.
Q. How has been the relationship between the upcoming artists and the superstar?
A. Everything has been cordial and cool.
Q. Do you think the music industry should create platform where upcoming artists can get financial support?
A. Government should create a platform for Loan and investors.
Q. As an artist, mention some benefits you often enjoy in Nigeria?
A. The love. The special benefits and sometimes gift.
Q. What is it that upcoming artists don't get endorsement from corporate brand, no matter how small it could be?
A. I think most company need a strong brand and needs most of the artist fanbase to patronize them..so they feel the bigger the artist, the better for their reach.
Q. Who are your role models in the music industry?
A. My role model Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, asa and Brenda fassy.
Q. Mention five artists that inspire you with their music?
A. 2face, Beyonce, Wande Coal, Nicki Minaj and Mode 9.
Q. How often do you write songs and what is your source of inspiration?
A. I write almost every day. And if working and am happy I can write as well.
Q. When a producer gives you a beat to voiceover, would you freestyle on the beat or first write the lyrics before voiceover?
A. It depends on the style of the beat. If it more of something you can freestyle on I will do it but if it is something to write on, I will go back home n work on it.
Q. What challenges do you often have with music producers when working on a music project?
A. Some producer don't listen to ideas they feel you should go with the style of beat that is already outside instead of listening to what you are singing.
Q. What is your definition of music?
A. Music is a journey of life. Without it life will be unbearable and a medicine for the soul
Q. What are the qualities of good music?
A. Clearity, Melody, rythm and aesthetic.
Q. Do you think Nigerian artists are still producing good music?
A. Yes we are still producing good music.
Q. One word for your fans?
A. Legendry
Q. Thank you for your time?
A. You are welcome
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