Music career: I was advised to join cult – Phyno

<p>Nigerian rapper and singer, Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, aka Phyno, has recounted how he was advised to join a cult or engage in rituals if he wanted sudden stardom during his days as a struggling artiste.</p>, <p>Taking a trip down memory lane while counseling up-and-coming musicians on taking shortcuts to success, Phyno said hard work, determination and resilience brought him thus far.</p>, <p>“Before many people heard of Phyno, I’d had songs that no one knew existed.</p>, <p>“A couple of friends told me to blow, I must join a cult or sacrifice something or someone, I told them the price is too much. I’ll never do such.</p>, <p>“I believed in myself and the power of hard work, I started little and today I thank God,” he said.</p>, <p>Phyno advised young artistes against desperation, but to imbibe the spirit of hard work and patience.</p>, <p>The ‘Alobam’ crooner urged them to “keep working, when it’s time, you’ll shine.”</p>, <p>He warned young talents against accepting recording deals without considering the terms because of desperation, stressing that they would regret it in the long run.</p>