Nigerian music sensation, Philip Kayode, popularly known as Pheelz, has challenged the notion that music is a lucrative career path.
According to the ‘Finesse’ crooner, music serves a higher purpose beyond financial gain.
Pheelz took to his social media handle to express his thoughts:
“Music is not a grind. It is not a get rich quick scheme. It is not a hustle. Music is life. Music is feeling. Music is healing. Music is God.”
He further distinguished between the music industry and the art itself, stating: “The Music Business is man’s attempt to commodify God’s energy. The Music itself is God.”
Pheelz’s perspective diverges from the common narrative among Afrobeats artists, who often cite poverty as a driving force behind their careers. Instead, he emphasizes music’s transformative and spiritual value.
Pheelz’s comments have sparked conversations within the music industry, with some artists and stakeholders weighing in on the intersection of art and commerce.
As the debate continues, Pheelz remains committed to creating music that inspires and uplifts his audience.
