Popular DJ and producer, DJ Neptune, has expressed concern over the rising trend of sidelining veteran artists in Nigeria’s music industry. He recently revealed that the trend is a structural problem, and Nigerians have been reacting.
Speaking during an interview with HipTV, Neptune disclosed that it is sad to see creatives often pushed aside once they reach certain milestones.
According to him, while Western music industries mostly allow veterans to thrive alongside newcomers, Nigeria belittles the efforts of creatives as soon as they reach their peak.
“In Nigeria, once you reach a certain level they push you aside like, ‘Oya go to that corner, we’re done with you.’ It’s a structural problem. Abroad, the OGs are still as relevant as the newbies.
We need to address the structural issues,” he said.
The Disc Jockey further emphasised the importance of reinventing oneself to stay relevant, citing his personal approach to adapting to industry changes.
Neptune concluded by saying that while he does not plan to be in the entertainment industry forever, he’ll always know when the time is right to reinvent himself.
“Although I don’t plan to do this all my life -when it’s time to take a bow, I will. But what I have just done over the years is that I know when it’s time to re-invent.
That’s life. Things are changing so you need to move with the time,” he added.
