My Experience with Ugobest Music and How They Are Scamming Thousands of Artists in Nigeria
Ugobest Music with their office in Ikorodu, Lagos is a Music Marketing Company turned Scammers
As an aspiring artist, navigating the music industry in Nigeria can be both exciting and challenging. Like many others, I was eager to find opportunities to showcase my talent and grow my career. When I first heard about Ugobest Music, a supposedly reputable music promotion and management company based in Ikorodu, Lagos, I was hopeful that this could be the breakthrough I needed. Unfortunately, my experience, along with the stories of many other artists, revealed a much darker reality—Ugobest Music is scamming thousands of artists in Nigeria.
The Promise of Success
Ugobest Music lures in artists with the promise of success. They present themselves as a legitimate platform that can provide exposure, recording deals, and promotional support. Their pitch is enticing: for a fee, they claim to offer a record label deals , and even connections to major music industry players for collaboration and fame. For many upcoming artists, especially those in Nigeria who may not have access to bigger platforms, this sounds like a dream come true. They also offer you free studios, free house in Lekki Phase one, a car, a monthly feeding allowance in hundreds of thousands and clothing allowance every 3 months.
The Reality: Empty Promises and Exploitation
The guy who is the general supervisor had rehearsed and master every messaging he is delivery to artist. The words and the way it’s being presented had been mastered to the extend that non of those words can be missed. This means he had done this tens of thousands of times. They will ask you to come to their office, when you get to their office, you must pay N3800 before they can attend to you. Then, to pick up the form, you are to pay N277000 which will increase to a million plus if you don’t pay that day. Also, there are N88000 in 2 separate places you have to pay.
Exploiting the Dreams of Aspiring Artists
The most heartbreaking part of this scam is the number of young talents in Nigeria who fall victim to it. These are artists with genuine talent and passion, who trust Ugobest Music to help them achieve their dreams. Instead, they are left disillusioned and financially drained, with nothing to show for their hard work and investment. They will tell you they can give you accommodation if you are coming from far place to Lagos.
Ugobest Music exploits the hopes and dreams of these artists, knowing full well that the chances of them getting any real value in return are slim to none. They use slick marketing tactics and false promises to lure artists in, only to abandon them once they’ve taken their money.
The Need for Awareness and Caution
My experience with Ugobest Music has been a painful lesson, but it has also made me more determined to raise awareness about their fraudulent activities. It’s important for artists, especially those in Nigeria, to be cautious when dealing with companies that promise overnight success.
Do thorough research before committing to any music promotion or management company. Look for reviews, ask other artists about their experiences, and be wary of any organization that asks for large sums of money upfront without delivering results. The music industry is tough enough without falling victim to scams like this.
Conclusion
Ugobest Music is not just a bad deal; it’s a scam that is robbing thousands of artists in Nigeria of their money, time, and dreams. As artists, you must support each other and share your experiences to prevent others from falling into the same traps. While the road to success in the music industry is challenging, it should never be paved with the broken promises and deceitful practices of companies like Ugobest Music.
