In 2023, soaring costs led to 125 grassroots live music venues ceasing to offer live music, making it the most challenging year for these establishments, according to a report by the Music Venues Trust.
Nicki Minaj, the globally renowned rap artist, has recently taken to social media to address a complaint raised by one of her Nigerian fans regarding the venues selected for her upcoming tour in Nigeria. The fan, who goes by the username @AfrobeatsDream on Twitter, expressed disappointment and frustration over the lack of representation of cities outside of Lagos and Abuja on the tour itinerary.