Nigerian rapper, Remilekun Khalid Safaru better known as Reminisce has shared his experiences and insights from navigating the music industry.
In an interview with Naija FM, ‘Baba Afusa’ as he is fondly called emphasized the importance of setting boundaries and being cautious about who to trust.
Reminisce shared that his early experiences taught him that fame can be a double-edged sword, often clouding judgment and leading to bad decisions.
He stressed that the music industry can be tough, and it’s important to realize that not everyone is a true friend.
Read Also: “Once Bitten, Twice Shy”– Wizkid Distances Himself From Tems As They Perform [Video]
Reminisce advised aspiring artists to stay aware of their surroundings and be mindful of who they let into their circle.
He emphasized that it’s common to have people around when you’re successful, but it’s essential to know what you want and put your own success first.
He said,
“Fame is a drug that gets one high and clouds judgment. One of the things I did in life earlier on was to realise that nobody is my friend.
“That’s probably why many people don’t like me, if someone has worked with me and you find out that we had issues, if you find out what happened, it would probably have been because I made my decision and stood by it. I have learned that at the end of the day, na me go suffer the consequences.
“You know that when it comes to humans, they turn you into an enemy if they aren’t favoured, especially monetarily. It took a while before I became famous and I even had a child beforehand, so the first thing I got to understand is that nobody is your friend, you can be kind and you can assist but the first mistake you can make in this music industry is thinking everyone is your friend. Nobody is your friend.
“We all want the same thing so there is no way you’d think everyone is your friend.
“It is very normal to have people around you when you’re hot and popping and it is your responsibility as a famous person to determine what you want. Not everyone around you wants you to succeed.”
Read Also: ‘I used to be a cab driver’ Neo Akpofure reflects on humble beginnings