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Rodney Ø⚡

@iamtheyounggod

Dec 21, 2023

I saw this tweet by Lady Donli and I felt it 💔
It's a real tragedy when an artist gets to this point. It's something I've tried to address on my podcast. You can listen here:

A thread 🧵 bit.ly/3Rdz14Y

The thing is...

Art is a powerful commodity. But an artist should never behave like a commodity. A lot of artists get infected with this mindset. Then the business gets toxic and they lose their passion. I done know the details of Donli's situation. Just speaking generally.

Here’s my advice: Whenever you get frustrated with the business side of things, move away from the business and move closer to the art, to your gift. Cos God exists within the gift. Bad business will sap your love and your passion for your gift.

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Rodney Ø⚡

@iamtheyounggod

Jan 3, 2023

Everybody and their mother is starting a podcast these days and I'm here for it. Here's the most important thing to keep in mind if you're going to enter the podcasting space:

it's not enough to simply have something to say.

That's not enough for anybody to make the effort to listen to you. You're going to need a unique concept, a niche topic, and a well thought out format if you're going to make waves and be successful.

Your title has to be clever. Your podcast art has to be visually interesting, before we get to the actual content which must show some level of intention and creativity.

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Rodney Ø⚡

@iamtheyounggod

Jan 2, 2023

A friend who purchased VVIP tickets worth 100k gave some more details about the Burna Boy concert:

No opening act.
Poor sound.
Mic wasn't working.
Hypeman was stoned with bottles and he left.
6-9 hours standing, waiting, no drinks no water. Nothing...

No traffic control
VVIP ticket all you get is a chair. No apology.
People who bought tables were out somewhere they couldn't see the stage.
Despite all of this, when he came out people started clapping
He gave no apology. Showed no respect for the audience

She said it seemed like he was taking out vengeance on Lagosians for all the abuse he has suffered from time. This year in particular.

Long story short: He was a total asshole that killed it still 🤣

She finished by saying: "I'm done with Burna boy"

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Rodney Ø⚡

@iamtheyounggod

Jan 2, 2023

2023 is upon us...

If you need a reasonable goal to aim at in 2023, might I suggest this:

DON'T JUST LEAVE YOUR COMFORT ZONE.
EXPAND IT.

Hear me out....

For the longest time, we were told to leave our comfort zones because nothing ever grows there. But merely leaving your comfort zone implies you get to return to your old ways. If growth is the goal, then a more permanent approach to the comfort zone is advisable.

The idea is to expand the zone so that you're comfortable in a large variety of situations, thrive anywhere and do whatever you want to do. The way I see it, if you simply leave your comfort zone, you will always return to it. That defeats the purpose, doesn’t it?

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