African China said:
Veteran singer says he's doing better than his colleagues
Speaking during a recent interview with The Punch, the veteran raga/dancehall singer disclosed that although his music may not be trending at the moment, he did save for rainy days which has kept him afloat.
Recommended articles
"By opening a hairdressing salon, what I have done is invest for a rainy day. If you check properly, you would realise that some of those who began their careers about the same time I started mine are now broke. Today, a lot of them cannot feed themselves and their dependants.
"Before fame beckoned, I used to work as a barber at a salon and I am not ashamed to say that. Now that I am African China, I know this business idea would generate income on a daily basis because people always want to look good. The salon business is not the only business I have. I also have a boutique in Surulere, Lagos. I have a sound equipment rental business and I have a record label that is as old as Kennis Music."
ADVERTISEMENT
When asked about collaborations with new artistes, He said:
"I don’t have anything against them. I am friends with them and I am also an elder brother to them. Recently, I contacted Tekno for a collaboration but he has been busy. There was a time I needed to do a song with Ice Prince and I tried to reach him. His manager kept playing hide and seek with me. As a result, I lost interest. When Burna Boy was the rave, I telephoned his mum who was his manager at that time. They didn’t revert in spite of the fact that I telephoned them several times."
Contrary to popular belief, African China looks to be doing pretty well as hinted in the inteview.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
Why I went for Big Brother Naija back in 2018 - Bam Bam
I had preeclampsia and nearly lost my baby Zendaya - 'BBNaija' star Bam Bam
Top 10 male & female duets in the Nigerian music Industry since 2000
Davido's 'Timeless' makes Billboard Staff list for Top 50 albums of 2023
Hip Hop star Psycho YP drops deluxe version of acclaimed EP 'Osapa London'
Ola Jayce FT Tinny Dranyn 06 'Natural'
If Angelina Jolie was starting her career today, she says she wouldn't go with acting
Rising Afro-fusion sensation Pawzz unveils music video for his 'Ogaranya'
ONErpm, the music distributor for Zlatan, Chike, Reminisce, launches new divisions
Pulse Sports
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: Track legend signs mouthwatering deal with luxurious wristwatch brand
Sha'Carri Richardson: World's fastest woman reportedly bags $20,000,000 endorsement deal
She needs a break - Super Falcons coach explains Ashleigh Plumptre's absence from team
Sergio Ramos makes Champions League history 31 years after Daniel Amokachi
ADVERTISEMENT
