Renowned Nigerian musician, songwriter, and producer Cobhams Asuquo has shared a pivotal moment in his career, revealing that he began charging clients in dollars at the tender age of 25.

In an interview with Pulse TV, Asuquo reflected on his bold decision in 2005, which he believes was a turning point in his career. He explained that he opted to transact in a more stable currency to ensure financial security and recognize the value of his craft.

Asuquo proudly noted that he was a trailblazer in this regard, as he was unaware of any other producers charging in dollars at the time. He attributed this forward-thinking move to his early self-awareness and understanding of his worth.

The music producer emphasized his commitment to delivering exceptional work.

Asuquo’s pioneering move has inspired a new generation of music producers, with many now following in his footsteps by charging clients in dollars.

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Nigerian singer, Blackface, has said the notion that he accuses his colleagues of stealing his intellectual property for fun was flawed, stressing that none of those he has accused has denied committing the crime.

He said most of his colleagues are jacking his songs because they love his vibe.

However, he mentioned that they were doing it wrong by not crediting him.

Speaking in a recent interview with TVC, Blackface said, “People jack my vibes. They love them. It’s not their fault. If I was not me, I would be jacking me too.

“All my songs are being jacked because when you release a song it becomes a published work. The songs are all registered. There’s no song that’s released that’s not registered. Once it is in the public domain, it’s a published work. Was it published before your work?

“It’s not about whether I’ve viable proofs or not. The truth is that the action is wrong. So many Nigerian artists have jacked my songs. And these people that I’ve complained about, they have never for once denied it. So you people would have seen that and say there’s an iota of truth in what Blackface is saying.”