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US artistes should learn from their Nigerian counterparts, says Kanye West

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Kanye West has called on artistes in the United States to step up their business game by learning from their counterparts in Nigeria, China, and India.   In a recent interview with DJ Akademics, the 47-year-old rapper said he believes that many US artistes lack financial independence and industry control, relying too heavily on external management, lawyers, and record labels.   West also expressed frustration over the way American artistes handl…
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US artistes should learn from their Nigerian counterparts, says Kanye West

Kanye West has called on artistes in the United States to step up their business game by learning from their counterparts in Nigeria, China, and India.   In a recent interview with DJ Akademics, the 47-year-old rapper said he believes that many US artistes lack financial independence and industry control, relying too heavily on external management, lawyers, and record labels.   West also expressed frustration over the way American artistes handl…

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Kanye West Urges US Rappers to Learn From Nigerians

American rapper Kanye West has criticised the business acumen of most American artistes, stating that they need to learn from Nigerians, Jews, Chinese, and Indians. During an interview with DJ Akademiks, West pointed out that many U.S. rappers rely heavily on foreign investors and lawyers to manage their careers, rather than taking control of their own financial and business decisions. “None of these nggas [rappers] are as smart as me. I can’t s…

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Kanye West Urges American Artistes to Learn Business Skills from Nigerians

American rapper and billionaire music mogul, Kanye West, has called on U.S. artistes to improve their business intelligence by taking cues from Nigerian, Chinese, and Indian creatives and entrepreneurs.Speaking in a recent interview with American media personality DJ Akademiks, West criticized many American musicians for their lack of financial independence and business control. Kanye West … The post Kanye West Urges American Artistes to Learn B…

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American Rappers Should Learn From Nigerians – Kanye West

American rapper, Kanye West has urged his country men to learn from Nigerians when it comes to business and financial independence. During an interview with DJ Akademiks, Kanye West criticized American rappers for lacking business knowledge. The rapper revealed that many rely too heavily on external figures—particularly those of Jewish descent—to handle their contracts and […]

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