OC Osilliation says the country has better artistes than Davido or Wizkid, so promoters should invest in local talent who will keep the money in the country, instead of spending $100,000 on foreign stars. He says the music industry can only gain respect and grow by supporting local artistes, and that event organisers should hold off on backing international acts. In a Facebook post, he warned fellow artistes to stop taking tiny pay cheques and urged them to set standards for their brand, even when life is tough. “The only way the Zambian music industry will be respected and grow is to respect the local artistes and the culture. Pause on supporting the so-called international artistes and focus on building...




