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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 86267, member: 27"]
The argument ripped into music industry habits, calling out failed power plays where star artists grab control and fumble careers instead of building them.

Artists managing other artists debate
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[*]Ajeezay, a Ghanaian comedian and social commentator, kicked off the argument online.
[*]His post pushed back hard on musicians acting as full-time managers.
[*]The claim centered on artists struggling to juggle stardom with business oversight.
[*]Position framed co-signs as useful, while control freak management flops.
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Examples from Ghanaian music attempts
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[*]History from Ghana and Africa got flagged as a warning sign.
[*]Guru’s past link-up with King Paluta failed to hit expected heights.
[*]Singlet’s deal under Guru also stalled without real momentum.
[*]Stonebwoy’s Burniton Music Group run with OV fizzled after early buzz.
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Contrast using Nigerian label strategy
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[*]Olamide’s YBNL approach got props for discipline and focus.
[*]His move involved stepping back from personal fame temporarily.
[*]Asake’s rise followed that hands-on development model.
[*]Fireboy DML’s growth backed the same long-game playbook.
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Message aimed at industry players
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[*]Ajeezay’s closing note pushed reflection on recycled mistakes.
[*]Warning stressed learning from old misfires, not rerunning them.
[*]Take framed experience as evidence rather than theory.
[*]Tone landed blunt, skeptical, and openly dismissive of ego-led moves.
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