Music can rescue Nigeria from COVID-19 devastation — BMR Music boss, Ndubisi George

A Nigerian record label owner and music entrepreneur, Ndibisi George, popularly known as Blow Money, has said that the music industry is one of the sectors that can rescue the nation from the COVID-19 challenge which has affected both the national and personal economies globally. He observed that since many people and the economies in […]

A Nigerian record label owner and music entrepreneur, Ndibisi George, popularly known as Blow Money, has said that the music industry is one of the sectors that can rescue the nation from the COVID-19 challenge which has affected both the national and personal economies globally.

He observed that since many people and the economies in Nigeria, both public and private sectors are already battered by the coronavirus pandemic, the reason he said people, especially youths need to harness the immediate resources at their disposal for growth.

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“I believe the music industry is one of the sectors that will rescue the nation from the COVID-19 challenge which has affected the personal economy of Nigerians and even many people across the globe.

“For this reason, it is the creative abilities of individuals, especially the youths who are not currently well engaged consequent upon the coronavirus devastation, that will sort individuals and corporations out,” the Blow Money record label owner said.

The music entrepreneur, George, said that for upcoming singers to fully harness their talents to be a boost to the national economy, the older generation of artistes should mentor them.

“The post COVID-19 era in Nigeria will be a defining one for many businesses in the country, hence, the reason our creative youths have to be properly managed, so they won’t become security risk and thereby becoming a burden on the nation,” he said.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Blow Money Records (BMR), said there are many talents in the music industry which are not well harnessed and are only left alone to gamble over opportunities that come their way.

“I’ve also passed through different stages of starting a business amid stiff competitions, so I know what it takes to be left alone to develop on your own. You are faced with many teething challenges, most of which are hinged on inadequate finances and equipment for productions.

“However, if there is an immediate support from those who have grown from grass to grace in the business, in form of mentoring which would lead to pointing a starter to the right direction, mistakes can easily be done away with for proper growth to occur,” George said.

He also charged government and other approving authorities in the industry to invest into the music business and open up opportunities for practitioners.