The Ghanaian musician Camidoh has indicated the typical fee that Nigerians pay to have their music videos shot.
In a Hitz FM interview, the artist claimed that it is challenging to release a music video in Nigeria with a Gh12,000 budget.
“You often pay between $30,000 and $40,000 in Nigeria.” If you want to be like them, you must fund US$50,000 for your release.
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In Nigeria, you cannot expect to spend GHC 12,000 on a music video release. Your music won’t do anything. He continued, “Investing is the only way to make money.
The performer makes reference to the sum Wizkid sought at an event in Ghana that he did not attend when claiming that many musicians are being passed over until they can prove their worth.
“How much did Wizkid charge?” He allegedly sought payment for his performance in the stadium. I feel that we are being disregarded. Starting from the top, it descends.
“Until they open your eyes and you realize you can make 500,000 dollars, or until you feel like you can make 10,000 cedis a day, you know you’ve been marginalizing yourself,” he continued.
