Popular Nigerian rapper CDQ has revealed what made him quit his banking profession to become a full-time musician.
He explained that he became a banker to fulfill his late father’s wish, but didn’t find fulfillment in the job.
Speaking in a recent interview with the Echo Room, the ‘Nowo Soke’ crooner stated that he decided to quit after he found himself writing lyrics during work hours instead of doing his job.
CDQ shared that his friend, music producer Masterkraft, who was accommodating and borrowing him suits to wear to the bank was shocked when he told him he has quit his job to focus on music.
“I quit my bank job. Couldn’t tell my mother or any family member then. left the house and went to stay with Masterkraft in the studio. I told him banking isn’t my passion. I will probably just do it to make ends meet. But music is something that whether it gives me a return-back or not, I’m still happy doing it,” he recalled.
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The rapper said he told Masterkraft that they should concentrate on music and there will be a breakthrough within six months.
He stated that their breakthrough came within the six months after they secured a deal and moved out of the ghetto to Lekki.
CDQ gained popularity in 2016 with the release of his hit song ‘Indomie’ featuring Masterkraft and Olamide. The remix version, which featured Davido, skyrocketed his fame.
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Popular Nigerian singer Flavour, born Chinedu Okoli, has explained how meeting defunct duo P-Square changed his music career and made him a better musician
Speaking on the ‘In My Opinion’ podcast, Flavour recalled a night he was performing live when he was asked to hand over the microphone upon the arrival of Peter and Paul Okoye, better known as P-Square.
He described watching in awe as the duo took the stage and performed their hit song ‘Temptation’, sending the crowd into a frenzy. “The place was electrified,” Flavour said, highlighting their stage presence and unique sound.
He noted that although already a skilled singer and instrumentalist, the experience made Flavour realise he was “just a music man” at the time, lacking a distinct artistic identity.
