10 Things You Can Learn From A Nigerian

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7. How To Maintain Your Artistic Brand Effortlessly

When Jay-Z dissed Nas by saying he only has a “one hot album every ten year average,” it was seen as a low blow. But if you’re Sade or, rather, Helen Folasade Adu, that average is indicative of your star power. After all, she only needs to put out an album when she wants to so even though she now puts out albums once a decade, those releases go straight to the top of the charts. The British and Nigerian songstress has managed to do what very few others in the music world have and that is to effortlessly maintain a longevity solely based on her talents, not publicity. Everyone from rock lovers to hip hop heads know and appreciate Sade. The music world’s woman of mystery emerged on the scene singing and dancing to her unique fusion of jazz and soul. That combination, along with her deep and sultry voice, has captivated the ears of listeners worldwide. We may be unable to precisely break down the alchemy of Sade’s brand but it’s certainly one worth celebrating.

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